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LC03 CBY

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 89,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,973 miles

oil temperature probe on emission tester not working

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,939 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,386 miles

Central brake light not working

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,821 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 82,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OFFSIDE 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,688 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 77,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,614 miles

engine chuffing

n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre beggining to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,497 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 43,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 25,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 CBY is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC03 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

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

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