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YK53 EOG

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,837 mi
Last recorded131,837 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EOG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2018 131,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger Tow bar Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Rear Inner + Outer Sills + Inner Wheel Arch Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General Corrosion Underneath

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 125,809 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 115,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,822 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,071 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 49,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 31,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YK53 EOG is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YK53 EOG, 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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YK53 EOG is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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