2003 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · CP53 FOJ
2003 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/12/2003. Recorded mileage 39,136 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
CP53 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2024
- 39,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CP53 FOJ Mileage History
- 11/10/202239,136 mi
- 13/10/202239,136 mi
- 13/10/202339,136 mi
- 14/10/202339,137 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/202439,136 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
CP53 FOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda 3 (CP53 FOJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure Trailing arm bush not connected to arm (5.1.2 (”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edg”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
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