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SL03 TEJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

76,583 mi
Last recorded76,583 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 TEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,583 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,522 miles

Minor corrosion to front crossmember

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 70,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Minor corrosion to front crossmember

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,719 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,714 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,951 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,951 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ADVISE OIL LEAK/SUMP CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 62,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,779 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,779 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,181 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 54,181 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,974 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 41,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres on 2mm on edges.195 60 15 hr

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,493 miles

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

slight play n/s/r antyroll bar link ,

Fail 8 Mar 2006 34,227 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SL03 TEJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SL03 TEJ, 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 TEJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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