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DA53 LZP

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,059 mi
Last recorded103,059 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LZP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 103,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,759 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bonnet cannot be opened

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,056 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,354 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,377 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,871 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 66,871 miles

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

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)

front discs worn front pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,912 miles

play in wiper linkages

rear number plate starting to water mark

slight buckle in nearside rear alloy wheel

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,161 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 42,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2007 24,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,164 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 LZP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

DA53 LZP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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