MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust mount bracket broken away from exhaust system adequately supported elsewhere
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust mounting broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil on min mark
rear exhaust mounting broken
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag warning light on
nearside front tyre worn to 3.5mm
offside front tyre worn to 3mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning light on
nearside front tyre worn to 3.5mm
offside front tyre worn to 3mm
advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle
advise very slight wear started in the offside rear droplink
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front inner sill areas rusty
both rear inner sill areas rusty
exhaust system very rusty
offside front / nearside rear tyres are worn to 3mm
Fuel cap was found loose during test must be tightened fully during filling
Fuel cap was found loose during test must be tightened fully during filling
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA53 MUC is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VA53 MUC, 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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VA53 MUC is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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