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SH03 YBJ

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 64,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding both front brakes (3.7.B.1)

All rear suspension components corroded and are deteriorated

Both front wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Both rear discs pitted

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

E.M.Light on

Exhaust is deteriorated and corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside rear brake caliper is corroded

Offside rear tyre perished in treads

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 24%

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread steped

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread steped

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,216 miles

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

surface corrosion offside rear chassis.

surface corrosion rear strut top mount area's.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 53,216 miles

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

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

surface corrosion offside rear chassis.

surface corrosion rear strut top mount area's.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,532 miles

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

rear inner sills corroding.

rear strut top mounts corroding.

Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,532 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust mount corroding.

rear inner sills corroding.

rear strut top mounts corroding.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 46,361 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 41,914 miles

front tyres getting close to wear markers.

slight pitting on inner friction surface of front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,074 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 32,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 28,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,451 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 YBJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YBJ, 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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SH03 YBJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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