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WL03 LWP

2003 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 LWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 129,735 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,265 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,105 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,105 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 113,181 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 113,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,153 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,225 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,025 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 90,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 75,293 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 53,069 miles

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

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

both front tyres on about 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2008 53,068 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on about 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,565 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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WL03 LWP is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WL03 LWP, 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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WL03 LWP is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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