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LC03 DGX

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,170 mi
Last recorded149,170 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 149,170 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 142,976 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 142,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,232 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 136,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2017 126,567 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 126,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,383 miles

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

Offside Front brake hose clip insecure

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake hose clip insecure

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 26 May 2015 110,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 110,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 100,019 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,368 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 96,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,345 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 24 Jul 2012 89,345 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,776 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only one number plate working

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,665 miles

bonnet will not open under bonnet was not checked

Pass 22 Jul 2008 68,739 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,661 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,661 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,518 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 DGX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DGX, 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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LC03 DGX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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