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SC53 UUW

2003 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,176 mi
Last recorded74,176 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UUW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,176 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,127 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,127 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 66,439 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 62,021 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,251 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 57,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 52,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 45,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,979 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 27,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,229 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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SC53 UUW is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC53 UUW, 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 SC53 UUW registered?

SC53 UUW is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is SC53 UUW safe to buy?

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