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HW53 HFU

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,068 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,878 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,734 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 76,734 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre worn uneven, offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,943 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,387 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 27,664 miles

both front lower arm bushes are perishing/splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,650 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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HW53 HFU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW53 HFU, 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 23 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW53 HFU registered?

HW53 HFU is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is HW53 HFU safe to buy?

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