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YT53 YGH

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,241 mi
Last recorded35,241 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YGH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 35,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 26,149 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 24,775 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 23,985 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 23,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 23,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,465 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 21,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 19,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 17,101 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 17,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 15,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 14,575 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 13,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,890 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 9,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 7,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,672 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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YT53 YGH is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT53 YGH, 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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What year was YT53 YGH registered?

YT53 YGH is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YT53 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 YGH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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