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MW53 OVK

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,459 mi
Last recorded129,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 129,459 miles

Front Outer wheel arches corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer wheel arches corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension trail arms corroded

Under car corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 125,332 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 125,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 116,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 95,672 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,297 miles

Slight play in both front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,324 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 56,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 47,372 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,661 miles

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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MW53 OVK is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MW53 OVK, 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 MW53 OVK registered?

MW53 OVK is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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