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LY03 LBA

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 LBA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,421 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to mirror casing

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,419 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose hub nut locking device not fitted correctly (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front slight damage to mirror casing

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,611 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside damaged mirror cover repaired with tape

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dent in the nearside rear sill

wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,390 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,677 miles

both front wipers could be better

nearside rear tyre is cracked from walls

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,522 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,932 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,932 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,742 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,040 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,489 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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LY03 LBA is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY03 LBA, 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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LY03 LBA is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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