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PX53 RAU

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,941 mi
Last recorded96,941 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 RAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,941 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,730 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,313 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,053 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,416 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,287 miles

ALTHOUGH THERE IS SURFACE RUST ON ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS BECAUSE THE CAR HAS BEEN STANDING,THE DISCS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PX53 RAU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX53 RAU, 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

How do I check the history of PX53 RAU?

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What year was PX53 RAU registered?

PX53 RAU is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is PX53 RAU safe to buy?

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