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SG53 TLF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,866 mi
Last recorded84,866 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 TLF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,866 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 84,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust statring to rot

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked,rear slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside front wiper blade torn at ends.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 67,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked,rear slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside front wiper blade torn at ends.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 55,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,610 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

underisde of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,034 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are right on the limit.

Slight warp and difference on the rate of increase on rear brakes.

The bush on both the rear drag links at the rear of the car are starting to crack and wear.

The rear bush on both the front control arms are starting to wear.

The rear bush on both the rear trailing arms are starting to wear.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 34,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight warp and difference on the rate of increase on the rear brakes.

The N/S/F tyre is right on the limit on the inside edge and the O/S/R tyre is right on the limit.

The bush on both the rear drag links at the rear of the car are starting to crack and wear.

The rear bush on both the front control arms are starting to wear.

The rear bush on both the rear trailing arms are starting to wear.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,288 miles

The O/S/R tyre is getting low on tread.

The rear brake pads are slightly getting low.

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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SG53 TLF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG53 TLF, 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 SG53 TLF registered?

SG53 TLF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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