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CE53 VBZ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,450 mi
Last recorded99,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VBZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 99,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR REAR INNER SILL AREAS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR---TO---SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH AREAS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR----TO----SILL (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

195/55/16 X 4

2 X F/TYRES OE'S WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

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VEHICVLE HAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION EVERYWHERE---CAUTION

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,542 miles

195/50/16 X 4

2 X OUTER SILLS HEAVY S/CORR-PODOT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR O/WHEEL ARCH H/S/CORR-PODOT

REAR W/BLADE TORN

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO UNDERBDY-ALL AREAS -PODOT-MONITOR

Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

195/50/16 X 4

2 X OUTER SILLS HEAVY S/CORR-PODOT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR O/WHEEL ARCH H/S/CORR-PODOT

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO UNDERBDY-ALL AREAS -PODOT-MONITOR

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,549 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear shock turrets corroded

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and side wall has a small split

rear arches corroded

sill covers /wheel arch covers/fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 86,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear shock turrets corroded

off side front tyre worn on inside edge and side wall has a small split

rear arches corroded

sill covers /wheel arch covers/fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,458 miles

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

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

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

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

rear under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 82,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

rear under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,164 miles

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

front disks slightly pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,408 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,244 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/srear tyre perised

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,244 miles

o/srear tyre perised

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 42,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,179 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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CE53 VBZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE53 VBZ, 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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CE53 VBZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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