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RE03 NBN

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,675 mi
Last recorded133,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 NBN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 133,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR + OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion OSR wheel arch

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSF + OSF Outer cv gaiters deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to OSF sill

Fail 5 Jun 2020 133,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR + OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion OSR wheel arch

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSF + OSF Outer cv gaiters deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to OSF sill

Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,966 miles

Corrosion to under side OSF Sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to under side OSF Sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 121,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 121,708 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,038 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

rear exhaust condition

Fail 13 Jul 2017 116,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust condition

Fail 14 Jun 2017 115,710 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,333 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,345 miles

both outer rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,336 miles

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

some light damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 25 May 2012 77,927 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 66,333 miles

Slight corrosion in inner faces of front brake discs.

Fail 8 May 2010 66,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 62,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,940 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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RE03 NBN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE03 NBN, 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 RE03 NBN registered?

RE03 NBN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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