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DA53 LZF

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,256 mi
Last recorded135,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LZF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 135,256 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 128,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,933 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 122,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner wall ()

injector has slight blow on injector seal/s

Fail 22 Dec 2020 122,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on inner wall ()

injector has slight blow on injector seal/s

main beam tell tail light on dash clock on constant

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,937 miles

Emissions not tested FIRE RISK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking INECTORE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

FUMES IN CABIN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 116,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 106,747 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear locked will not pull out (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 83,074 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 98,710 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,458 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,458 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,599 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 69,583 miles

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,583 miles

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,911 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2010 58,407 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,769 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,506 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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DA53 LZF is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DA53 LZF, 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 DA53 LZF registered?

DA53 LZF is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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