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SL03 GRX

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,685 mi
Last recorded45,685 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 GRX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2017 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 44,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,945 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,474 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear drop links

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,257 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r drop links slight wair

Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,958 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 GRX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GRX, 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 SL03 GRX registered?

SL03 GRX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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