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SH03 UGD

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,395 mi
Last recorded51,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,395 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise full inner and outer sills could hole if excess presure was used to test structure

Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,248 miles

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise full inner and outer sills could hole if excess presure was used to test structure

Pass 22 May 2012 44,855 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 44,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2011 40,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 32,101 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 26,906 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 21,698 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,009 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 UGD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

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

Is SH03 UGD safe to buy?

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