CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM03 OEP

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OEP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,454 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 70,378 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,534 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,359 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front bumper repaired with tape

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear bumper repaired with tape

Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,804 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))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front bumper repaired with tape

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear bumper repaired with tape

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,413 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 44,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,754 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 36,041 miles

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

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

body damage

wipers worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 33,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 26,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,644 miles

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

fuel smell?

Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,046 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 14,527 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 14,527 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,502 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
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM03 OEP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM03 OEP, 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

How do I check the history of LM03 OEP?

You can check the full history of LM03 OEP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM03 OEP registered?

LM03 OEP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is LM03 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 OEP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM03 OEP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM03 OEP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.