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SD53 PHO

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,078 mi
Last recorded89,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 PHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 89,078 miles

ADvise rear brake disc surfaces excessively corroded

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 89,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADvise rear brake disc surfaces excessively corroded

Advise offside front drop link has excessive play in ball socket

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 72,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Both rear and offside front brake discs are slightly pitted and corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,367 miles

Both rear and offside front brake discs are slightly pitted and corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 2 Feb 2011 62,758 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r brke binding slightly

o/s/r brake disc corroded

osr brake binding slightly

osr brake pads in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2011 62,743 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r brke binding slightly

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,554 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,074 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 PHO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue 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 SD53 PHO, 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 SD53 PHO registered?

SD53 PHO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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