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GL53 LCK

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LCK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,288 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bacl box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 96,928 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,811 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,711 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,516 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,269 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 LCK is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

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

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