MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f fog light not working
o/s/r tyre perrished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre perrished
o/s/f fog light not working
o/s/r tyre perrished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded rear silencer join corroded and in poor condition
front brake discs slightly lipped possible heat ring around outer edge
front brake efforts fluctuate
front brakes binding
movement in o/s/f suspension link
n/s wiper end split
rear inner sills corroded
rear stabiliser bar bushes perished and poor condition n/s and o/s
rear suspension components corroded
rear suspension links have movement
rear tyres inner tread below 1.6mm (raised edges)
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system corroded rear silencer join corroded and in poor condition
front brake discs slightly lipped possible heat ring around outer edge
front brake efforts fluctuate
front brakes binding
movement in o/s/f suspension link
n/s wiper end split
rear inner sills corroded
rear stabiliser bar bushes perished and poor condition n/s and o/s
rear suspension components corroded
rear suspension links have movement
rear tyres inner tread below 1.6mm (raised edges)
rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion appearing in screen surround and rear wheel arches
damage to o/s/f roof and o/s/r door and quarter panel
movement in o/s/r suspension link
o/s/r tyre 1mm inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion appearing in screen surround and rear wheel arches
damage to o/s/f roof and o/s/r door and quarter panel
movement in o/s/r suspension link
o/s/r tyre 1mm inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear tyres perishing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear tyres perishing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Front tyres wearing on edges
Front tyres wearing on edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hand brake just a pass at 16 percent
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL03 TFJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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