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LV53 UMA

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,249 mi
Last recorded102,249 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UMA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,249 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 102,242 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,265 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,085 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,077 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,074 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,888 miles

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.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,888 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,047 miles

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.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,046 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,810 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,514 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,565 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,565 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,872 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,290 miles

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread at inner edge 3.0 mm where testable

Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,178 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 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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