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SD53 EHB

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 EHB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,249 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight weep from power steering cooler pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,496 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 80,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2010 80,835 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,627 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,614 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,796 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 50,796 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,490 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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SD53 EHB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD53 EHB, 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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SD53 EHB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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