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SA03 XYM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,045 mi
Last recorded65,045 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 XYM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 65,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 54,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 50,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,721 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 26,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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SA03 XYM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA03 XYM, 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 SA03 XYM registered?

SA03 XYM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is SA03 XYM safe to buy?

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