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GL53 LBA

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,750 mi
Last recorded111,750 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,180 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 20%

Fail 31 Mar 2017 99,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle PARKING BRAKE 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR VOIDED BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR VOIDED BUSH (2.4.G.2)

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 20%

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,334 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 59,984 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 59,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 48,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,608 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,521 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LBA is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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