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SE03 NVL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 NVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 102,054 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 102,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front & rear suspension corroded

n/s & o/s inner sill corroded

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach cord

oil leak at sump,sump corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 91,826 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front & rear suspension corroded

n/s & o/s inner sill corroded

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach cord

oil leak at sump,sump corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,282 miles

rear arches and o/s inner wingcorroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,600 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 63,600 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,519 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

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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SE03 NVL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE03 NVL, 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 SE03 NVL registered?

SE03 NVL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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