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LC03 VOV

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,285 mi
Last recorded124,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 VOV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 113,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 May 2018 113,500 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,330 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,157 miles

radiator/ top hose leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

radiator/ top hose leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,380 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,654 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,089 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 15,257 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,678 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 VOV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC03 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

LC03 VOV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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