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LV53 ULW

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,987 mi
Last recorded101,987 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ULW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 101,987 miles

brake pipes corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2025 95,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,964 miles

nsf tyre low

Pass 18 Feb 2023 84,430 miles

osr tyre badly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,332 miles

os headlamp weak

Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,592 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 69,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,643 miles

all front dust covers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,741 miles

both lower ball dust covers poor

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,914 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,065 miles

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,935 miles

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

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

Water and Condensation In N/S/R Lamp Unit

Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 36,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,593 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,426 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,375 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LV53 ULW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

LV53 ULW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LV53 ULW safe to buy?

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