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SH53 UBO

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,404 miles

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

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

advise chassis heavly corroded at rear o/s and n/s

both rear inner sills heavly corroded

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall

o/s/f inner valance heavly corroded under bonnet

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advise chassis heavly corroded at rear o/s and n/s

both rear inner sills heavly corroded

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall

o/s/f inner valance heavly corroded under bonnet

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 30 May 2013 87,101 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 87,101 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 11 May 2012 83,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 83,942 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,518 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 80,408 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,165 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 73,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear and offside front drop links worn

Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,224 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 66,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,999 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 52,999 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,831 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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SH53 UBO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 UBO, 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 UBO registered?

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

Is SH53 UBO safe to buy?

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