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FH53 ZJN

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,703 mi
Last recorded150,703 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZJN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 150,703 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 150,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 150,692 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion but plastic guard stopping full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2016 134,239 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 134,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,456 miles

N/s/f seat belt twisted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre cut but no cords exposed

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,070 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,913 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 88,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,830 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,393 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,695 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 ZJN is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH53 ZJN, 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 FH53 ZJN registered?

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

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