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OW53 FFZ

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,047 mi
Last recorded109,047 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,047 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 109,047 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,419 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,963 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 86,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,809 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,086 miles

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

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 28 May 2015 66,879 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,756 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,884 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2011 46,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,613 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,337 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 FFZ is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

OW53 FFZ is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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