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PA03 LVZ

2003 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,659 mi
Last recorded140,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 LVZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,659 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 140,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 137,339 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 131,147 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 131,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 123,932 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 123,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,305 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,636 miles

slight blow from an injector at cylinder head

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,917 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 37,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,793 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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PA03 LVZ is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PA03 LVZ, 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 PA03 LVZ registered?

PA03 LVZ is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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