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SL03 ZVD

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ZVD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,324 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Both wing mirrors damaged

Engine warning light on

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall split

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 73,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Both wing mirrors damaged

Engine warning light on

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall split

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,189 miles

both sills corroded

engine light on

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,189 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sills corroded

engine light on

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,266 miles

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

eml light on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,263 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

eml light on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,241 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 Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

eml light on dash

o/s/r brake pads over heated

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion front brake discs

cracking nearside rear tyre side wall

slight damage nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011 48,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion front brake discs

cracking nearside rear tyre side wall

slight damage nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,570 miles

front brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,229 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,836 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 ZVD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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