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AC03 GYY

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,197 mi
Last recorded104,197 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GYY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre getting low.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre getting low.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low. (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low. (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,359 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,960 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,500 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 8,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,272 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 7,272 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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AC03 GYY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 GYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC03 GYY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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