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AV03 UFA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UFA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 123,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front tyre tread worn smooth inner edge, near side front tyre tread worn low inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,468 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all exhaust flanges very rusty & thin

front tyresVERY worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 104,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all exhaust flanges very rusty & thin

front tyresVERY worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 98,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,341 miles

Nsf wiper split but still clearing screen

Osr tyre has slight lift in tread & is very cracked & perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,472 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,472 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,084 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 53,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,777 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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AV03 UFA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV03 UFA, 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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AV03 UFA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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