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SO53 VBU

2003 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,372 mi
Last recorded66,372 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 371,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 66,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,389 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 54,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on its inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front strut top bearing notchy on lock to lock

park brake.your vehicle only just met the required park brake efficiency it may require adjustment or repair

service brake.your vehicle only just met the required service brake efficiency it may require adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front strut top bearing notchy on lock to lock

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,855 miles

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

UNDERFLOOR CORRODED AT SILL AREAS

Fail 17 Feb 2012 38,853 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

UNDERFLOOR CORRODED AT SILL AREAS

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,646 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 35,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,738 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,191 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO LIMIT ON INNER TESTABLE AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,636 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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SO53 VBU is a 2003 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO53 VBU, 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 SO53 VBU registered?

SO53 VBU is a 2003 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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