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LV53 UMC

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,075 mi
Last recorded127,075 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UMC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 127,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 127,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted on inner (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 118,419 miles

brake pipes greased

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn to limit

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2020 115,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn to limit

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,644 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2018 102,244 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,369 miles

2x chips to windscreen, both less than 10mm across

front brake pipes under wheel arches covered in grease

injector noisy

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

bonnet catch stiff but secure

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 53,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,434 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 UMC is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

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

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