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AD03 ZVH

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,902 mi
Last recorded85,902 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZVH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,670 miles

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,548 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,076 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 54,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear pads 70% worn

E/M Light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,687 miles

E/M Light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 46,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,986 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,813 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 ZVH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVH, 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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What year was AD03 ZVH registered?

AD03 ZVH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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