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GL53 LCA

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 154,563 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 154,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen P (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen P (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

Fail 24 Aug 2017 149,868 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge, tear inner sidewall and nail in tread 205/50/17

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount corroded/broken

Pass 30 Aug 2016 146,289 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 146,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,955 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. nail n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust mount broken. center mount corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2015 141,949 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges. nail n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust mount broken. center mount corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,926 miles

rear silencer mount broken

Fail 28 Aug 2014 134,926 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear silencer mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2013 126,884 miles

exhaust rear mount broken away from exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and worn low on the inner edge and nailed

Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear mount broken away from exhaust

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and worn low on the inner edge and nailed

Pass 3 Sep 2012 118,549 miles

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

rear ehaust mount broken

Fail 3 Sep 2012 118,549 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear ehaust mount broken

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,585 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,725 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 92,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn unevn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,981 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,346 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,445 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,444 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 LCA is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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