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VA53 MUB

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 MUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 97,312 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 97,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,470 miles

All discs corroding on faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,779 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,938 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 MUB is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MUB, 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 MUB registered?

VA53 MUB is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is VA53 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 MUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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