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DA53 LZR

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 LZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,517 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear both tyres starting to crack and perish

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Rear both tyres starting to crack and perish

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,925 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 49,053 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm and nail in tyre

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

slight weep at water pump area

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 35,724 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,317 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 LZR is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

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

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