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LB53 NFU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,648 mi
Last recorded95,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 95,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 95,648 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,751 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 89,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 87,765 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 87,765 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,541 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,277 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,971 miles

Cuts in tread offside front tyre

Inner sidewall cracking offside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,611 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 16,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 13,337 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 10,200 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 NFU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB53 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

LB53 NFU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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