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LY03 LBV

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 94,096 miles

Engine management light is on. Does class as a failure as it's registered before 01st July 2003

Fail 15 Aug 2020 94,096 miles

Engine management light is on. Does class as a failure as it's registered before 01st July 2003

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,689 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Mar 2019 84,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,256 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 73,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,919 miles

slight power- steering leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,626 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,310 miles

Advise damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,383 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,402 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 33,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 25,558 miles

Unable to check spare tyre -- boot full

Pass 31 May 2006 20,436 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 20,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LBV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LBV, 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 LY03 LBV registered?

LY03 LBV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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