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DU53 LWO

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,696 mi
Last recorded71,696 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LWO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,696 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes from tank to filler neck ()

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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heat shield slightly loose

rear axle corrodded

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,863 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes from tank to filler neck ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,517 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes from tank to fillar ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside generally corrodded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,149 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 67,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.53 plus. Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing inner and outer edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,687 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at flexi (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,635 miles

Rear Most exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,133 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,969 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,845 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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DU53 LWO is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DU53 LWO, 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 DU53 LWO registered?

DU53 LWO is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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