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CA03 PZB

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 PZB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,367 miles

underside has some heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also welding repairs of unknown standard

Fail 8 Jan 2015 88,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

underside has some heavy and extensive surface corrosion,also welding repairs of unknown standard

Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

underside corroded in most places and excessively in various places outside of pescribed area

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump pan corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,166 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front door mirror loose

offside front door mirror loose

Pass 15 Oct 2011 60,299 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,243 miles

unable to check n/s rear and middle seat belt due to seats not in upright position

Fail 4 Aug 2010 49,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs scored badly

rear wiper split

unable to check n/s rear and middle seat belt due to seats not in upright position

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,834 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,135 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 22,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CA03 PZB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA03 PZB, 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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CA03 PZB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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