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FV03 LBU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 86,040 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 83,341 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 79,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,414 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 57,778 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,996 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,369 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,790 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 53,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,276 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 49,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 39,352 miles

rear blade split

Pass 23 May 2006 27,220 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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FV03 LBU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel 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 FV03 LBU, 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 FV03 LBU registered?

FV03 LBU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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