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FP53 LWZ

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,270 mi
Last recorded111,270 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 LWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 111,270 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides unions at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coils both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2025 109,218 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust flange poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2024 106,935 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 106,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 104,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,302 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 102,299 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 99,605 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 97,522 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 97,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,380 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track rod end (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,404 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 79,596 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,939 miles

Advise: front bumper cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,037 miles

Advise: front bumper cracked but no sharp edges exposed

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,103 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,773 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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FP53 LWZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP53 LWZ, 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 FP53 LWZ registered?

FP53 LWZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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