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SW53 KWD

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,472 mi
Last recorded96,472 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 KWD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 96,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 90,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,466 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 68,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,241 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,343 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,109 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,149 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,710 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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SW53 KWD 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 70.6%.

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 SW53 KWD, 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 SW53 KWD registered?

SW53 KWD is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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