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LY53 HLV

2003 Mazda 2

Bronze Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,338 mi
Last recorded146,338 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 HLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 146,338 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 146,338 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 137,779 miles

Both headlamp lenses misted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 137,777 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,876 miles

Both headlamp lenses misted.

NS mirror glass cracked.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,284 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,523 miles

Front headlamps misted (poor beam pattern)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,523 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,462 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 112,577 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 112,577 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 109,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 99,318 miles

Drivers outter washer jet not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,318 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,256 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear high level brake lamp not working.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,256 miles

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.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,356 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,356 miles

front screen scratched

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,129 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 56,129 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,615 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,968 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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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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