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SX53 EXF

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,634 mi
Last recorded124,634 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 EXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 114,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 114,114 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,909 miles

O/S/F Backplate loose and catching on wheel (removed on test)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Undertray damaged.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 92,909 miles

O/S/F Backplate loose and catching on wheel (removed on test)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Undertray damaged.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,402 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 82,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,123 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 71,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,505 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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SX53 EXF is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SX53 EXF, 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 SX53 EXF registered?

SX53 EXF is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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