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GL53 KZN

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,856 mi
Last recorded109,856 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KZN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,979 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 101,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,122 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,644 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,548 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges!205/50/17

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,555 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 54,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,745 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,254 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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GL53 KZN 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 GL53 KZN, 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 GL53 KZN registered?

GL53 KZN is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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