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CA03 XRW

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,414 mi
Last recorded41,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 XRW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,414 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 41,412 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,161 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,127 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,937 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,936 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,257 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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CA03 XRW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRW, 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 CA03 XRW registered?

CA03 XRW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is CA03 XRW safe to buy?

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