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MM53 HYY

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,163 mi
Last recorded98,163 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,701 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,533 miles

Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 81,531 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,588 miles

advise engin under tray damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,422 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,453 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MM53 HYY is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 MM53 HYY, 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 MM53 HYY registered?

MM53 HYY is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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