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SC53 FBD

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,256 mi
Last recorded115,256 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FBD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 115,256 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

duct tape around exhaust back box where tail pipe exits

rear arches corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2015 99,360 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

both outer door sills covered by plastic trim

corrosion appearing to rear suspension components and cross member

oil leak

slight leak from offside power steering pipe

surface corrosion to both front floor pans and crossmember

surface corrosion to rear floor pans and rear inner sills

Fail 23 Dec 2015 99,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wing corroded at bottom

both outer door sills covered by plastic trim

corrosion appearing to rear suspension components and cross member

oil leak

slight leak from offside power steering pipe

surface corrosion to both front floor pans and crossmember

surface corrosion to rear floor pans and rear inner sills

Fail 23 Dec 2015 99,360 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front outer sill corroded but not stuctual

Fail 21 Dec 2015 99,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front outer sill corroded but not stuctual

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,645 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 90,611 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 79,924 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 79,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,258 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cut on inside of tread

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 52,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,253 miles

advise new tyres fitted to o/s n/s front

advise to replace rear brake pads they are low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,241 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,952 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 21,732 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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SC53 FBD is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC53 FBD, 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 SC53 FBD registered?

SC53 FBD is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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