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SL03 WTF

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WTF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,868 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,796 miles

both front arches in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,288 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 70,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,294 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 60,290 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,042 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,162 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 WTF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WTF, 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 WTF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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