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LV53 OSP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,215 mi
Last recorded117,215 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 OSP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,215 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 117,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 93,242 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,308 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

washer bottle leaking.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,308 miles

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

washer bottle leaking.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes showing wear

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Fail 16 Dec 2011 72,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes showing wear

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,988 miles

front brake discs worn

front registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,837 miles

ofside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

EML light on

o/s/r tyre has uneven wear (blocking)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,488 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,256 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 40,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,800 miles

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

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

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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 OSP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV53 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

LV53 OSP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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