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LC03 BZU

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,317 mi
Last recorded168,317 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 BZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 168,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 168,204 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 150,467 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 134,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Borderline pass (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened threaded section corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,874 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Off side front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 115,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 109,527 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 109,527 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 102,530 miles

discs aND PADS WORN

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,363 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,280 miles

coolant leak

Fail 28 Sep 2013 89,739 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot loaded

coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,821 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 78,659 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Coolant level bellow minimum. MOT RFR as of 2013.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 25 May 2011 68,963 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low at 3mm

Fail 25 May 2011 68,963 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low at 3mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2010 59,060 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracking up on outer tyre walls & both worn close to 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,515 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,998 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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LC03 BZU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC03 BZU, 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 LC03 BZU registered?

LC03 BZU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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