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GL53 LCO

2003 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,627 mi
Last recorded137,627 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,627 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 115,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 107,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,640 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside fromt brake disc has a piece missing from outer friction surface

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside fromt brake disc has a piece missing from outer friction surface

Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,751 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag warning light on

o/s/f drivers door & o/s/r passenger door damaged no sharp projection

Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 49,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,498 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 26,498 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 LCO is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

GL53 LCO is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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