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GL53 KZU

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,163 mi
Last recorded112,163 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,596 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 86,596 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,673 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 76,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,425 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,036 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 KZU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL53 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for GL53 KZU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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