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OW53 CMZ

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,330 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,330 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,740 miles

Rear rear tailpipe has one hanger broken

Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,958 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

srs light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,650 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 37,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r reflector damaged/cracked, but still serviceable condition

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,695 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,510 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner tread pattern

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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OW53 CMZ is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OW53 CMZ, 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 OW53 CMZ registered?

OW53 CMZ is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is OW53 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 CMZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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