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SG03 AXC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,354 mi
Last recorded36,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 AXC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,354 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

abs light came on when driving and went off

Pass 31 May 2019 35,704 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear brakes slightly sticky

Fail 9 May 2019 35,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle 185 55 14 rest are 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at strut pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread patterns bad seperation (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box has small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front centre exhaust flange and general exhaust condition very poor benefit to presenter

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex pipe benefit to presenter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across baulkhead insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both front flexis benefit to presenter (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper blade torn

front exhaust flange at cat one bolt correded baracket off benefit to presenter

general corrosion underbody sills chassis and suspension components and sub frames excessly rusted ok at time of test

Pass 17 May 2018 34,564 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 33,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 28,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 27,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 27,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 25,848 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 24,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 22,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 22,893 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 20,621 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 16,046 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 12,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 12,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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SG03 AXC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SG03 AXC, 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 SG03 AXC registered?

SG03 AXC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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