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AD53 RNN

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RNN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 93,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,603 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,386 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,043 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,437 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 54,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,211 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 37,896 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,370 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,772 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 24,702 miles

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

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

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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AD53 RNN 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 AD53 RNN, 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 AD53 RNN registered?

AD53 RNN is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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