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SB53 KHD

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,820 mi
Last recorded73,820 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KHD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,820 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,820 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 38,985 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 38,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 29,992 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 29,992 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SB53 KHD is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB53 KHD, 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 SB53 KHD registered?

SB53 KHD is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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