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SC53 GLK

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 GLK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 117,919 miles

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 109,419 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 109,419 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2012 82,466 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 82,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,218 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,218 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,528 miles

2x front tyres at tread limit indicators

drivers seat belt slight fraying on edge

front brake imbalance at 21%

Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,179 miles

rear brake pad lining level low

Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pad lining level low

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 GLK is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GLK, 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 SC53 GLK registered?

SC53 GLK is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is SC53 GLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC53 GLK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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