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LV53 UMH

2003 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,070 mi
Last recorded116,070 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UMH
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 116,070 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear quarter panels corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 116,068 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear quarter panels corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,828 miles

Damage to offside rear light lens

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 30 Jul 2018 112,828 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to offside rear light lens

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,783 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges. 215/60R16

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine, under body and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

child seats fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,615 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 91,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2013 91,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2012 79,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 71,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 71,706 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,664 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear seat missing seatbelt not inspected

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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LV53 UMH is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 UMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV53 UMH registered?

LV53 UMH is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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