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GL53 LDZ

2003 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,901 mi
Last recorded132,901 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 132,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 124,682 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 124,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,308 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 110,117 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,279 miles

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 Dec 2009 76,762 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,594 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 LDZ is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

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

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