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SH53 UBF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,734 mi
Last recorded36,734 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UBF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,779 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,779 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,332 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,475 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2014 29,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 27,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,002 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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SH53 UBF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SH53 UBF, 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 UBF registered?

SH53 UBF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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