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SH03 UGC

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 UGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,443 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Sump ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,402 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both wiper rubbers poor

Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both wiper rubbers poor

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc inner faces corroded and scored

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,999 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,581 miles

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

front reg plate cracked.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 29,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,214 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 UGC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

SH03 UGC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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