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SL03 TFJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,380 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 100,380 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,770 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 81,856 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,856 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 76,238 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,772 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,975 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,081 miles

Hand brake just a pass at 16 percent

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,406 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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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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