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GK53 UBG

2003 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,126 mi
Last recorded131,126 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MPV74,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 UBG
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,126 miles

brakepipes surface rust

exhaust system coroded

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

slight play in rack

x2 rear tyres approaching limit

Fail 29 Jan 2016 131,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

brakepipes surface rust

exhaust system coroded

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak

slight play in rack

x2 rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,194 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,194 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

spare wheel carrier wire hanging loose

Fail 12 Jul 2013 108,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

spare wheel carrier wire hanging loose

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside wing mirror damaged slightly.

nearside wishbone rubber bush deteriated.

o/s front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 87,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,241 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,605 miles

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

damp marks inside front and rear number plates

small heat cuts in tyre wall offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,079 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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GK53 UBG is a 2003 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 74,420 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 MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 UBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK53 UBG is a 2003 Mazda MPV, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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