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BU03 UFY

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UFY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 96,147 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 92,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,637 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded slightly

rear chassis corroded slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,565 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,179 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,179 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,246 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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BU03 UFY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BU03 UFY, 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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BU03 UFY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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