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BT53 BPO

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,019 mi
Last recorded68,019 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BPO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 May 2012 68,019 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 28,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,090 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)

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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BT53 BPO is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT53 BPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 BPO registered?

BT53 BPO is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is BT53 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 BPO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT53 BPO have outstanding finance?

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