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CE03 DXG

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,410 mi
Last recorded99,410 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 DXG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 99,410 miles

General underside corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Chassis sill is damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 99,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Chassis sill is damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 92,946 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,595 miles

General surface corrosion underside car

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,983 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn very low inner and outer edge and inner side wall has a split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,137 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Front tyres wearing thin on edges 2-3.mm

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,863 miles

radiator poor

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,607 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,309 miles

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

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2011 60,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,065 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,642 miles

O/S/R tyre low on tread at outer edge area and getting abit cracked and perrished at tread areas and outer sidewall area

Slight surface corrosion at both rear inner sills/chassis areas starting

Very slight distortion at N/S/R tyre at tread area

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,289 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,005 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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CE03 DXG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc 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 CE03 DXG, 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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CE03 DXG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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