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AX03 LWJ

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,643 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 121,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 104,330 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,519 miles

Front brakes are binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre "ON" maximum wear limit

Spare tyre is flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 97,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brakes are binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre "ON" maximum wear limit

Spare tyre is flat

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 87,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner CV boot insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside inner CV boot insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2009 76,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 76,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rear tyres (fronts wrong)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 66,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rear tyres (fronts wrong)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,772 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,772 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,394 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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AX03 LWJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX03 LWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX03 LWJ registered?

AX03 LWJ is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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