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MW53 OVL

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,332 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,245 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 97,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,738 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,202 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 71,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,819 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,110 miles

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

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

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

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 OVL is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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