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OY03 UZK

2003 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 UZK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,766 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 137,766 miles

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,530 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 13,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 123,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 118,125 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 118,125 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,410 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,410 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 3 Mar 2010 104,396 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,815 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 55,815 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,333 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 1.6MM LEGAL WEAR LIMIT STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES CHANGED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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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OY03 UZK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Grey 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 OY03 UZK, 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 OY03 UZK registered?

OY03 UZK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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