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VA53 JKK

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,647 mi
Last recorded132,647 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JKK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 132,647 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 132,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear and middle sections (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s front (3.5.1k)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s floor to sille rear end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,514 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade starting to peel

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,405 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED SUFFICENTLY

Fail 29 Nov 2011 85,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 66,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,543 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,543 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,690 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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VA53 JKK is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA53 JKK, 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 VA53 JKK registered?

VA53 JKK is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for VA53 JKK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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