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SH03 SLU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,550 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 72,550 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 65,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 60,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,149 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,196 miles

Nearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Skight play in offside rear link pin

Slight play in both front link pins

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,010 miles

steering and susp slight // tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

steering and susp slight // tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2007 32,101 miles

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

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

brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2007 32,101 miles

brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2006 255,225 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 SLU 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 60%.

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 SH03 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

SH03 SLU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is SH03 SLU safe to buy?

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