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LC53 BYL

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,042 mi
Last recorded90,042 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,042 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open cut/cords seen 195/50-15 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed prized open cut/cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,286 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,753 miles

E.M.L

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,652 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,095 miles

oil level low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 23,257 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,125 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 7,796 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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LC53 BYL is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC53 BYL, 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 LC53 BYL registered?

LC53 BYL is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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