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PF53 JHU

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 JHU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear side wall damage

Rear floor to sill front cord

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,790 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing unable to get reading (7.3.A.1)

Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front nearside and offsides (8.2.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing retaining spring (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear side wall damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear floor to sill front cord

anti roll bar corrodeding.heatcovers insur.wiriing damage, cooling fan staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust mountings corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mounting broken but system supported

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,083 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 28 Dec 2010 48,518 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front and rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,713 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)

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

baby seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,508 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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PF53 JHU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF53 JHU, 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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PF53 JHU is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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