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SH53 GPO

2003 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2013 73,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 66,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,559 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,559 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,396 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 42,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,562 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 31,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,571 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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SH53 GPO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH53 GPO, 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 SH53 GPO registered?

SH53 GPO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SH53 GPO safe to buy?

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