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SO53 GHG

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,967 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 86,937 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on all under side components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light rusting on wheel archs and inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2016 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back plates corroded light rusting on rear suspension

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,882 miles

back plates rusting exhaust mountings rusted

light rusting on floors and sills

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,810 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,464 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,726 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads to limit

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,726 miles

front pads to limit

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,188 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,754 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,636 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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SO53 GHG is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SO53 GHG, 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 SO53 GHG registered?

SO53 GHG is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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