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LG03 AXB

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 AXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,809 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade wornout

Fail 21 Nov 2013 81,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade wornout

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,499 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front off side and near side brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,857 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 47,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 47,292 miles

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

Diesel injector seal/s leaking compression. Requires inspection/repair

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,377 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,982 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,636 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 AXB is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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