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YA53 EYD

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 EYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe/rear suspension arms/rear undersills.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe/rear suspension arms/rear undersills.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,520 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,886 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,978 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre side wall perished

n/s rear exhaust support broken

Fail 8 Mar 2014 80,978 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre side wall perished

n/s rear exhaust support broken

Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe bracket insecure but system still addiquitley supported

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,418 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,204 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,756 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,930 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,317 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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YA53 EYD is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA53 EYD, 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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YA53 EYD is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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