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AF03 UVT

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UVT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,116 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

n/s and o/s under sill panels rusty but not holed

o/s door mirror taped up

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded but not holed

n/s and o/s under sill panels rusty but not holed

o/s door mirror taped up

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,973 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill panel corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,381 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around engine mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chassis/floor corroded

chips in screen o/s

front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f flexi hose loose

rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

clip missing from o/s/f flexi hose

corrosion around front suspension top mounts

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r floor area

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing (engine bay area)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front subframe/suspension corroded

most of floor/chassis corroded

p.a.s pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

rear suspension corroded

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,442 miles

exhaust corroded at rear flange

front discs pitted on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,078 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,078 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight damage to front of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 50,509 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 39,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,162 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AF03 UVT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF03 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

AF03 UVT is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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