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LG03 AWU

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 96,839 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides-dirt (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2025 90,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides-lens dirt (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint clamp-gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 78,374 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 78,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 73,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 73,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges, smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,290 miles

Front note bonnet opening stiff

Front note slight damage to front bumper

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

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

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

Rear note exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2020 67,945 miles

Alloy wheel bolts holding steel wheels on vehicle, secure but advise changing for correct bolts

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 59,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,710 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating (cracking) on shoulder of sidewall a through out tread.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating (cracking) on shoulder of sidewall a through out tread.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 57,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating (cracking) on shoulder of sidewall a through out tread.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating (cracking) on shoulder of sidewall a through out tread.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 53,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,320 miles

cut in nearside front tyrewall

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,789 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,316 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre badly pearished

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,843 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,617 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,322 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,443 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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LG03 AWU is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LG03 AWU, 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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LG03 AWU is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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