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LY53 HLW

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 HLW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,847 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,986 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 80,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation in rear light units

Fail 21 Jan 2021 67,844 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation in rear light units

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 63,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,508 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear tyres nearing wear bands

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres cracking on center thread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,715 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,206 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 33,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2011 33,048 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,438 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,446 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,587 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,629 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 HLW is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY53 HLW, 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 LY53 HLW registered?

LY53 HLW is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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