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GL53 KZY

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,450 mi
Last recorded169,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KZY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 169,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 169,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 155,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 142,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 140,247 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 140,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 138,028 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level stop lamp inop

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 133,778 miles

o/s headlamp dip beam slightly dim

Fail 6 May 2010 133,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s headlamp dip beam slightly dim

Fail 9 Apr 2009 129,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 129,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,755 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 106,754 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,441 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 KZY is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

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

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