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SB53 ONW

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 3 Nov 2010 68,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,237 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,785 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)

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 ONW is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SB53 ONW, 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 ONW registered?

SB53 ONW is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is SB53 ONW safe to buy?

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