MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front center rear exhaust corroded
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to nearside and offside rear panel area
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear chassis area damaged but not within mounting area
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Sideskirts fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to nearside and offside rear panel area
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear chassis area damaged but not within mounting area
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sideskirts fitted
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
all Suspension components rusty & undersealed
chips in screen
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 KWV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KWV, 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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SL53 KWV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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