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LB53 NFM

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,466 mi
Last recorded50,466 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NFM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 50,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 48,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 48,190 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 48,190 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,084 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 47,084 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 45,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,410 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 44,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 43,303 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,198 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,809 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 15,661 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 15,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,979 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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LB53 NFM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB53 NFM, 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 LB53 NFM registered?

LB53 NFM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is LB53 NFM safe to buy?

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