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GL53 LCM

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LCM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 80,985 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 80,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 79,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 79,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,538 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 76,537 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 73,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 70,612 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,632 miles

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

sills and arches rusty..........underside rusty............

Pass 9 May 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,067 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 45,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,391 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,757 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 23,757 miles

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

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

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 LCM is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

GL53 LCM is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is GL53 LCM safe to buy?

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