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RD03 ZNN

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD03 ZNN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,722 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2019 93,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,592 miles

E/M/L light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E/M/L light on

Nearside mirror missing

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,724 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,724 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,707 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,019 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 71,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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 13 Feb 2012 67,732 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,635 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,684 miles

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Rear brake disc faces care mottled.

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable

Rear of exhaust at joint is rusty.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,139 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,844 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 43,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 34,101 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RD03 ZNN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RD03 ZNN, 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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RD03 ZNN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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