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GL53 LDV

2003 Mazda 3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,561 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 75,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,547 miles

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

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

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

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

heavily under-sealed

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,100 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,414 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,637 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 38,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,295 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,874 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 LDV is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

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

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