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WP53 OBW

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,954 mi
Last recorded99,954 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 OBW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 99,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres are cracked and perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,928 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 88,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,038 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,361 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 81,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,100 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 78,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,583 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,996 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 58,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 47,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 32,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 23,362 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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WP53 OBW is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WP53 OBW, 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 WP53 OBW registered?

WP53 OBW is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WP53 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 OBW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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