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SH03 JYS

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,970 mi
Last recorded41,970 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 JYS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,021 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heavily corroded at rear joint

sills heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,045 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 30,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,817 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,817 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,261 miles

Both front wiper blades worn.

Both rear and o/s/f tyres perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f brake disc is corroded.

o/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 3,798 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
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SH03 JYS is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SH03 JYS, 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 SH03 JYS registered?

SH03 JYS is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is SH03 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 JYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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