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SB53 MGU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 72,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2013 63,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 59,587 miles

advise slight play nearside front drop link advise slight play rear of front suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,005 miles

handbrake requires attention soon

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 535,430 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 30,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,154 miles

front brake judder

wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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SB53 MGU 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGU, 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 SB53 MGU registered?

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

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