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SB53 NGN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

41,465 mi
Last recorded41,465 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 41,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength strut top housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill along length of sill at seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor has corrosion on it

Pass 17 Aug 2021 40,784 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

sump pan leaking oil

Fail 16 Aug 2021 40,874 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

sump pan leaking oil

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,547 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose front lower wings corroded/loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Body panel slightly loose front lower wings corroded/loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as well as other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 40,011 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as well as other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,418 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,819 miles

Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure at time of test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake only just met the efficiency requirements

Fail 16 Aug 2017 38,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure at time of test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe slightly corroded at rear joint to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake only just met the efficiency requirements

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexibles (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,193 miles

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

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

wipers worn/torn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,188 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 35,188 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,549 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,212 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
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SB53 NGN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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