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NG53 BVA

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 BVA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,412 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,410 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 106,798 miles

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

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)

front and rear subframes slight corrosion

rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,793 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,610 miles

front crossmember slight corrosion

rear suspension arms sligfht corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,749 miles

underbody rusty could do with waxoiling

Fail 4 Dec 2013 90,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,295 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,771 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,296 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,336 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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NG53 BVA is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NG53 BVA, 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 NG53 BVA registered?

NG53 BVA is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is NG53 BVA safe to buy?

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