MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
T/BELT & SERVICE??- CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
VEHICVLE HAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION EVERYWHERE---CAUTION
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front disks slightly pitted
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/srear tyre perised
o/srear tyre perised
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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