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RN53 DGU

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,981 mi
Last recorded92,981 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 DGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 92,981 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,895 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 79,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside & outside edges req's replaceing.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,381 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,047 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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RN53 DGU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RN53 DGU, 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 RN53 DGU registered?

RN53 DGU is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is RN53 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 DGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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