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GL53 LBF

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,503 miles

Rear seat belts not fully checked due to childs seats.

Slight wear in rear anti roll bar link joints

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,396 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,396 miles

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

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

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edge of tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,394 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 47,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in osr tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,868 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

nsr and osr tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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 LBF is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

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

Is GL53 LBF safe to buy?

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