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OX04 PYL

2003 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 PYL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,360 miles

advise child seats fitted to o/s/r and o/s/f seatbelts

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s/r brake pads look low

Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,360 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise child seats fitted to o/s/r and o/s/f seatbelts

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s/r brake pads look low

Pass 25 May 2016 114,354 miles

chip in screen outside zone a

Fail 25 May 2016 114,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in screen outside zone a

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,832 miles

Oil leak

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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

SILL COVERS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OX04 PYL is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OX04 PYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX04 PYL registered?

OX04 PYL is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OX04 PYL safe to buy?

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