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LV53 HFM

2003 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HFM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,342 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,194 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,194 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 56,941 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

engine slightly ruff on idle

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 56,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

engine slightly ruff on idle

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,898 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyrehas small cuts on wall

o/s/f tyre has radial cracks in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2012 34,889 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

weep from power steering pump

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,645 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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LV53 HFM is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV53 HFM, 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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What year was LV53 HFM registered?

LV53 HFM is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 HFM safe to buy?

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