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LW03 UTE

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 UTE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,971 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 74,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,497 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

steering pump leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,465 miles

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,997 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 60,370 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 37,608 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 32,600 miles

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)

nsf tyre slightly flat

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,481 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2008 25,478 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,368 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 17,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,581 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 UTE is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

LW03 UTE is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is LW03 UTE safe to buy?

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