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YJ53 YFL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 130,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Fail 8 Jul 2019 130,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

initial sound from nearside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,414 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 107,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear,to both rear hubs and to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,771 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 100,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,949 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,949 miles

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

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

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

water pump leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,292 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,181 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,561 miles

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 YFL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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