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DE03 LZN

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,595 mi
Last recorded86,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LZN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 86,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s cracking side walls to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,144 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places offside rear and nearside rear boarder line pass

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight water leak

Fail 22 Jun 2018 73,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling ABS sensor cable on full lock left (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipes corroded in places offside rear and nearside rear boarder line pass

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight water leak

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,547 miles

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

syspenshion corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,595 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 47,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,430 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 35,226 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 LZN is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE03 LZN, 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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DE03 LZN is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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