MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Both headlamp lenses misted
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Both headlamp lenses misted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Both headlamp lenses misted.
NS mirror glass cracked.
Front headlamps misted (poor beam pattern)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front headlamps misted (poor beam pattern)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear axle beam bushes are age cracking
Both rear bump stops are in poor condition
Damage to nearside front bumper
Dampness around PAS steering rack
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside door mirror glass is broken
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak from engine
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside door mirror glass is broken
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak from engine
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust rear box corroded
nearside wiper blade poor on screen
stone chips to windscreen
wet conditions to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust rear box corroded
nearside wiper blade poor on screen
stone chips to windscreen
wet conditions to underside of vehicle
Drivers outter washer jet not working
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Drivers outter washer jet not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Third brake light inop
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear high level brake lamp not working.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge - due to pattern type it meets MOT pass standard.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear high level brake lamp not working.
Washers part blocked.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front screen scratched
rear wiper split
front screen scratched
rear wiper split
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY53 HLV is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Bronze with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 LY53 HLV, 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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LY53 HLV is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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