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LV53 HFN

2003 Mazda MPV

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,727 mi
Last recorded160,727 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HFN
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 160,727 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 160,727 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2014 153,308 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 143,718 miles

Coolant leak

Engine Management light is on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2013 143,718 miles

Coolant leak

Engine Management light is on

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2012 128,666 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 128,666 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,091 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 118,091 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,876 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 105,876 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,736 miles

non obligatory seat belt damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2009 92,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory seat belt damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,452 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 77,451 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,189 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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LV53 HFN is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 HFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV53 HFN registered?

LV53 HFN is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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