MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underside metal parts and panels rusty.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All underside metal parts and panels rusty.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring worn at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heat sheild insecure.
Rear wiper torn
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper torn
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Various parts of accident damage, no sharp edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle (7.1.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Various parts of accident damage, no sharp edges.
Corroded underside but still solid
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Accident damage but no sharp edges
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
heatshields insecure
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Corroded underside but still solid
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Accident damage but no sharp edges
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
heatshields insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle underside corroded but solid.
Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle underside corroded but solid.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f tyre devoid of tread at inner edge 3.0 mm where testable
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV53 UMA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 UMA, 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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LV53 UMA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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