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YJ53 YFB

2003 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,045 mi
Last recorded120,045 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 120,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished And Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weaping Slightly From Large End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Dropped Down Due To Bump Stop Being Perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper And Lower Engine Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished And Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weaping Slightly From Large End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/Floor Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Dropped Down Due To Bump Stop Being Perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper And Lower Engine Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Offside Front Brake Hose Central Securing Clip Missing Poses Risk Of Hose Rubbing On Tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coating applied to underside

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coating applied to underside

Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch within 30cm of strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted with limited speed rating (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 95,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,783 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes to tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above steering rack (2.3.2)

corrosion to spare wheel well/floor,under vehicle

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes to tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above steering rack (2.3.2)

corrosion to spare wheel well/floor,under vehicle

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,145 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,524 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,083 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s rear brake slightly binding

o/s rear tyre tread worn VERY close to the legal limit

Fail 24 Sep 2010 40,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,447 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,812 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,080 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,164 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 14,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YJ53 YFB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 YFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 YFB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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