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SB53 KHE

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KHE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,032 miles

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

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

both o/sf and n/sf suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear subframe corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,298 miles

front wish bone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,455 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,453 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,385 miles

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

o/sf tyre bald on inside advise replace

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,979 miles

o/sf tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 31 May 2013 52,963 miles

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

o/sf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,127 miles

n/s inner tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,335 miles

advise rear number plate damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2009 35,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advise rear number plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,437 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,842 miles

Nearside Front 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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SB53 KHE is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB53 KHE registered?

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

Is SB53 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 KHE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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