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SB53 MGE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,012 mi
Last recorded70,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 MGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,012 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHED AND STARTING TO DE-BOND

UNDERBODY OF VEICHLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED

O/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH PERISHED AND STARTING TO DE-BOND

UNDERBODY OF VEICHLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,709 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Underside/body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Underside/body of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,240 miles

all 4 tyres worn

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,586 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 58,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,476 miles

front tyres just passed mot .

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,105 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 28,105 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers smearing

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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SB53 MGE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB53 MGE, 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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SB53 MGE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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