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EA03 LBG

2003 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 75,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 73,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,131 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 64,541 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,663 miles

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))

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2020 60,834 miles

Central Rear Upper washer jet not working.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper washer jet not working.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive diff/driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

coolent level

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release faulty

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,003 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,648 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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EA03 LBG is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 EA03 LBG, 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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EA03 LBG is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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