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CV53 ZTG

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZTG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,730 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 67,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,335 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,436 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

slight chip in rear number plate

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,124 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,819 miles

Slight tyre wear on inner edge of both front tyres.

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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CV53 ZTG is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV53 ZTG, 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 CV53 ZTG registered?

CV53 ZTG is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CV53 ZTG safe to buy?

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