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LW03 RKE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,868 mi
Last recorded53,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2025 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch slipping severely

Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 51,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 45,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,478 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,292 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 13,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,002 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 RKE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LW03 RKE, 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 LW03 RKE registered?

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

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