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FV03 LBY

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,643 mi
Last recorded52,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,643 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,490 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 49,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 49,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,092 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 46,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,336 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 45,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,197 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Various brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bolt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 41,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,027 miles

brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2016 40,027 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,532 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 38,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,860 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,020 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 30,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,467 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 23,467 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,884 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,539 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 LBY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV03 LBY, 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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FV03 LBY is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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