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SL03 GLZ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,395 mi
Last recorded82,395 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 GLZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 82,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,777 miles

all wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2014 77,771 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

all wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,453 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 73,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both o/s tyres perished

corrosion under radiator

front tyres worn inner edges

judder rear brakes

n/s h/lamp adjuster inop

Pass 26 Apr 2012 73,945 miles

both o/s tyres perished

corrosion under radiator

front tyres worn inner edges

judder rear brakes

n/s h/lamp adjuster inop

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,210 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,210 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades torn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,466 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,517 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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SL03 GLZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL03 GLZ, 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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SL03 GLZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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