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LD53 URB

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,622 mi
Last recorded123,622 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 URB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,622 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 123,622 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,357 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2023 112,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across rear seats ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 102,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,369 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,349 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,944 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,757 miles

note n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,699 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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LD53 URB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LD53 URB, 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 LD53 URB registered?

LD53 URB is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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