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AP53 HWN

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,728 mi
Last recorded138,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HWN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 138,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge 195/65 x 15 91 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2019 138,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and bald on inner edge 195/65 x 15 91 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs in poor condition.

brake hoses cracking.

corrosion to body, front wings , not near prescibed areas.

corrosion to inner and outer sills, full inspection of sills not possable covers fitted.

corrosion to rear chassis , and suspension components.

front lower wishbone bushes deteriated.

wear in rear trailing arm bushes, both sides.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,171 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs in poor condition.

corrosion to body, front wings , not near prescibed areas.

corrosion to inner and outer sills, full inspection of sills not possable covers fitted.

corrosion to rear chassis , and suspension components.

front lower wishbone bushes deteriated.

wear in rear trailing arm bushes, both sides.

Fail 3 May 2018 130,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill/, wing corroded but not in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside outer sills have covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 126,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 195/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65h15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 121,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Nearside rusty inner sills outer sills

Offside Front drivers door rusty

Offside rusty inner sills

rusty exhaust will need renewing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 120,198 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 120,179 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 124,280 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroding

both front shocks leaking slightly

check engine light on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,552 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,024 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,087 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine management light on

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,899 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)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,116 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deterated

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,562 miles

front numberplate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,930 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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AP53 HWN is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP53 HWN, 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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AP53 HWN is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 December 2003.

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