MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 wheel arches corroded but not yet sharp
engine management lamp on
plastic covers on sills
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all 4 wheel arches corroded but not yet sharp
engine management lamp on
plastic covers on sills
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
engine management lamp on
engine warning light on
front brake pipes corroded
front pipe mount corroded through
front pipe mount detached but still supporting
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside headlight aim slightly fuzzy
power steering pipes corroded
rear wiper torn
sills corroded
tyre size 195/50/16
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
advise full brake check and poss pads and discs
brakes noisy
engine warning light on
front brake pipes corroded
front discs corroded and pitted
front pipe mount corroded through
front pipe mount detached but still supporting
front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel filler pipes corroded
nearside headlight aim slightly fuzzy
nearside rear drop link has play(noisy on road)
offside rear brake slightly binding
offside rear disc very corroded and pads low
play in both front drop links(noisy on road)
power steering pipes corroded
rear wiper torn
sills corroded
slight judder from brakes
tyre size 195/50/16
front fog lights discoloured
front pipe corroded
play in nearside fromt drop link
rear brakes slightly binding
sump corroded and leaking
tyre size 195/50/16
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
front fog lights discoloured
front pipe corroded
misfire from engine
move obstruction in windscreen
play in nearside fromt drop link
rear brakes slightly binding
sump corroded and leaking
tyre size 195/50/16
exhaust heatshield rattling
rear wiper torn
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL53 VKM 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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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