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CF03 DTY

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,161 mi
Last recorded45,161 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 DTY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,161 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre badly worn inside edge and outside

eml is on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 45,161 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn inside edge and outside

eml is on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,839 miles

EML on

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front bumper taped

Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,839 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front bumper taped

Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,872 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f brake binding

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front n/s/f brake binding

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,221 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 32,221 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,311 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,696 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 22,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,950 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 20,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,599 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,875 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,556 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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CF03 DTY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CF03 DTY, 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 CF03 DTY registered?

CF03 DTY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CF03 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 DTY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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