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AF03 SHV

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,464 mi
Last recorded71,464 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SHV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,742 miles

front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surfaces

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,314 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

front brake pads very low

nearside mirror loose

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2008 34,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,557 miles

both front tyres have cuts in inner side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,663 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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AF03 SHV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF03 SHV, 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 AF03 SHV registered?

AF03 SHV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AF03 SHV safe to buy?

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