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GL53 LAA

2003 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,624 mi
Last recorded130,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2017 130,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 123,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,790 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,719 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 30,394 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,970 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 LAA is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

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

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