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AV03 VTG

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VTG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 60,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all exhaust system heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield around fuel tank loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes to flexi hose joints corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underbody and chassis corroding

exhaust heavily corroded on joints and mountings

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails and sills corroding

wheel arches corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2019 56,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill rear end near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes to flexi hose joints corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all underbody and chassis corroding

exhaust heavily corroded on joints and mountings

front and rear suspension components corroding

outer floor rails and sills corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rail rear ends (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.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 arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust system heavily corroded

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,962 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both outer floor rails (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust system heavily corroded

all front suspension components corroding

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres deteriorating

brake pipes and flexi hose unions corroding

exhaust heavily corroded on joints

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,541 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes and under body waxoyled

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes and under body waxoyled

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,181 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre worn both edges

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,181 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre worn both edges

offside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2010 23,167 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,220 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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AV03 VTG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV03 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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