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LV03 MHZ

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,366 mi
Last recorded90,366 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 MHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,366 miles

Nearside Front headlight cover fitted

tail gate damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2018 90,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlight cover fitted

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

tail gate damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,701 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,364 miles

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

headlight lens covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,634 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/front tyre soft

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,480 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on all rigid brake pipes

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,731 miles

both front wheels slightly damaged

coolant leak

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,305 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

bonnet catch stiff/sticking

front tyres wearing in middle

Fail 30 Jun 2008 49,305 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch stiff/sticking

front tyres wearing in middle

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,568 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,454 miles

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

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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LV03 MHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV03 MHZ, 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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LV03 MHZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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