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YY53 HCE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

26,633 mi
Last recorded26,633 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 HCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 26,633 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 23,139 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 20,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 20,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 20,408 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 20,408 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 20,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,019 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 19,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,260 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 3 Dec 2015 18,853 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 18,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,725 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 18,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

all four tyres perished and spliting

Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all four tyres perished and spliting

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,456 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish .

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,222 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 17,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,686 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,456 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 17,456 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Oct 2006 16,910 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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YY53 HCE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YY53 HCE, 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 YY53 HCE registered?

YY53 HCE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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