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ET53 KVR

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 Dec 2018 113,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear registration plate damage but not likely to be misread

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Dec 2017 102,282 miles

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Fail 23 Dec 2017 102,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,105 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,148 miles

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to perish

front pads 70% worn

nsr tyre getting very low

osr tyre getting very low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,573 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,427 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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ET53 KVR is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET53 KVR, 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 ET53 KVR registered?

ET53 KVR is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is ET53 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 KVR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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