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LG53 SGX

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 SGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 85,566 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 85,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,954 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,490 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 70,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 60,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,133 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,026 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 41,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing,osr tyre side wall damaged

front inner brake pads seem low

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing,osr tyre side wall damaged

front inner brake pads seem low

handbrake travel

nsf wheel rim damaged and distorted

Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,746 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

handbrake travel

nsf wheel slightly damaged and distorted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,530 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 24,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 22,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid weep from power steering pump

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,421 miles

fluid weep from power steering pump

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,462 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

hand brake travel.

n/s & o/s/front tyre perishing slightly.

power steering pump & feed pipe wet.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,894 miles

engine management light on

handbrake travel

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,999 miles

Power Steering Rack Slightly Damp

Power Steering Slightly Damp

Rear Wiper Blade Not Clearing

Travel Handbrake

Fail 3 Oct 2006 9,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power Steering Rack Slightly Damp

Power Steering Slightly Damp

Rear Wiper Blade Not Clearing

Travel Handbrake

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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LG53 SGX is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LG53 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 SGX registered?

LG53 SGX is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LG53 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 SGX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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