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DE03 LPL

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,377 mi
Last recorded114,377 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LPL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 109,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,426 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex (7.1.2)

heatshield insecure over rear silencer

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,360 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 57,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,136 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,136 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,176 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,707 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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DE03 LPL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE03 LPL, 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 DE03 LPL registered?

DE03 LPL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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