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SL53 KWU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 KWU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 87,938 miles

26% front brake inbalance ./

both rear tyre valves perishing ./

handbrake travel ./

n/s wing mirror loose but secure ./

n/s/f tyre inner edge./

o/s/f tyre perishing between tread ./

signs of o/s/r antiroll bar chaffing on rear suspension at some point not fouling time of test./

slight binding n/s/f brake ./

Fail 19 Dec 2013 87,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

26% front brake inbalance ./ limit30%

both rear tyre valves perishing ./

handbrake travel ./

n/s wing mirror loose but secure ./

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold and inner sidewall cracking ./

signs of o/s/r antiroll bar chaffing on rearsuspension not at time of test ./

slight binding n/s/ f brakes ./

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,069 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 69,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corroded o/s rear brake disc

Fail 1 May 2012 63,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corroded rear brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,507 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,284 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 39,283 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,751 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SL53 KWU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL53 KWU, 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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What year was SL53 KWU registered?

SL53 KWU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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