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FH53 SOE

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 SOE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,729 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shocks have reduced dampening effect

Fail 31 Mar 2017 128,729 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shocks have reduced dampening effect

Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,661 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside and nearside front inner tyres worn

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,440 miles

front brake disc lipped

nearside rear droplink slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 93,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 82,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,822 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 46,773 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 46,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,134 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,845 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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FH53 SOE is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH53 SOE, 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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FH53 SOE is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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