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GL53 LCU

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 93,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 93,788 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,511 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 93,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 92,457 miles

corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,000 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded.

Exhaust pipe/s corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front, rear, inner and outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,475 miles

Both sides inner sills corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 85,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage. (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damage. (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,405 miles

e m l light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 81,059 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,861 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2012 65,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag lamp on

rear brake pads getting very low and close to limits

Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,313 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,823 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,005 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 LCU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU registered?

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

Is GL53 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 LCU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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