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OU03 XYG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,514 mi
Last recorded125,514 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XYG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 125,513 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 125,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded to excess with in 30cm of rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded to excess with in 30cm of rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 104,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,063 miles

nearside front brake light bind

offside front brake light bind

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,902 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,902 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 67,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,541 miles

front tyres getting low.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,194 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 37,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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OU03 XYG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU03 XYG, 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 OU03 XYG registered?

OU03 XYG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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