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OW53 CNA

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,275 mi
Last recorded120,275 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CNA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 120,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 115,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Nov 2020 111,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 20 Nov 2019 106,324 miles

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 106,324 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 101,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

suspension components deteriorated & corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 82,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front bumper repaired with tape

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

offside front wing repaired with tape

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,093 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 11,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 49,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,422 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,174 miles

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

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 CNA is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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