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AD03 ZVF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

57,410 mi
Last recorded57,410 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZVF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,410 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 57,407 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY PERISHED

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,283 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 57,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front sill corroded

offside front inner sill / floor corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,117 miles

front suspension arms corroded

nearside front sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2019 57,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

front suspension arms corroded

nearside front sill corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,984 miles

nearside sill corroded

offside front outer sill and floor area corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside sill corroded

offside front outer sill and floor area corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,848 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear drop link gaiters deteriorated

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 14 Sep 2016 56,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear drop link gaiters deteriorated

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,494 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear drop link gator split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,494 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear drop link gator split

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,132 miles

Ehaust system very corroded.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 56,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ehaust system very corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,683 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,222 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,952 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/rear brake binding slightly ?

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,079 miles

n/s/rear brake binding slightly ?

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting down and on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,769 miles

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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AD03 ZVF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 ZVF, 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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AD03 ZVF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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