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MW53 UPZ

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 111,507 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 111,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,100 miles

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 65,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 65,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 59,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 59,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,173 miles

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 12 Feb 2011 41,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,596 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but no cords or ply showing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,711 miles

o/s front fog lamp loose

Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,900 miles

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 18 Dec 2006 19,410 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 UPZ is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

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

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