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LW03 RKA

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,737 mi
Last recorded107,737 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 RKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 104,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 101,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,916 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 88,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,853 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,773 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside front yre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Neaside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,136 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 59,136 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,464 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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LW03 RKA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LW03 RKA, 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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LW03 RKA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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