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GL53 LCJ

2003 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,550 mi
Last recorded149,550 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 144,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,814 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,742 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,547 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 87,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,509 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,004 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,045 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,484 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 LCJ is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

GL53 LCJ is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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