MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel arch damaged
Some sill protection fitted
engine management light on
Both rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Both rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel arch damaged
Some sill protection fitted
engine management light on
Both front chassis rails corroded
Both rear inner sills corroded
N/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s/f sill corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded and flexing
oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front chassis rails corroded
Both rear inner sills corroded
N/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r wheel arch corroded
o/s/f sill corroded
o/s/r wheel arch corroded and flexing
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front inner sills corroded
Both rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre on the legal limit
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS53 FKL is a 2004 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2004 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,720 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 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 FKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DS53 FKL registered?
DS53 FKL is a 2004 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2004.
Is DS53 FKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS53 FKL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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