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LC53 SRU

2003 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 SRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 48,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 47,663 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,639 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,921 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 44,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 40,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,969 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 33,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,442 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,453 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,240 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,883 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,205 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,091 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 SRU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

LC53 SRU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LC53 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 SRU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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