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GL53 LAO

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,936 mi
Last recorded134,936 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 134,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 134,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,493 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

surface rust on chassis

susframe and suspension rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2013 118,493 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

205x50r17 93w bugets

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

n/s/f tyre wall cracing and perished bady wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

surface rust on chassis

susframe and suspension rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,270 miles

front rear suspension and chassis rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2012 111,270 miles

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

205x50r17 93w federal o/s/f and n/s/f tyre wall damage cracking and perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front rear suspension and chassis rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,954 miles

front and rear wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2010 92,954 miles

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

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

front and rear wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,947 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 79,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,330 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,782 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 35,780 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 LAO is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

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

Is GL53 LAO safe to buy?

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