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LD53 ZSU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ZSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 69,223 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,961 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 64,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,466 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 57,466 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 39,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,470 miles

crack in side of coolant bottle

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

crack in side of coolant bottle

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,112 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 21 Aug 2017 33,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,092 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and has run flat damage

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,996 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre has runflat damage

unrepairable puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,013 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 27,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,898 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,214 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 ZSU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

LD53 ZSU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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