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GL53 LCF

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 126,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre inner edge bald and out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,336 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,934 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,226 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 73,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear bumper damaged?but is secure

SRS light on during test?

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,965 miles

Rear bumper damaged?but is secure

SRS light on during test?

Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,850 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,839 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,292 miles

Advise front brake pads low

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,186 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 30,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,406 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 LCF is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

GL53 LCF is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is GL53 LCF safe to buy?

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