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SH53 LAA

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,649 mi
Last recorded77,649 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LAA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 77,649 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s main brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust poor

Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s main brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust poor

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,458 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLEY CORRODED

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLEY CORRODED

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,015 miles

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

Oil leak

signs of both nearside brakes sticking on

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

signs of both nearside brakes sticking on

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,923 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 49,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,288 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 37,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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SH53 LAA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LAA, 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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SH53 LAA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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