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SL53 VLP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,524 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 110,464 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,787 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre low tread inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,539 miles

corrosion on floor,sills and chassis

exhaust corroded

exhaust front pipe heatshield loose

fuel filler pip corroded

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on edge(moved to rear)

offside ball joint rubber gaitor split

small stonechips in windscreen

some corrosion on inner wings and at offside top strut mount area

some corrosion on oil sump

some/slight play/movement felt in both rear droplinks

Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,539 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn/wearing on edges and cut on outer sidewall of offside front

corrosion on floor,sills and chassis

exhaust corroded

exhaust front pipe heatshield loose

fuel filler pip corroded

rear wiper split/splitting and smearing

small stonechips in windscreen

some corrosion on inner wings and at offside top strut mount area

some corrosion on oil sump

some/slight play/movement felt in both rear droplinks

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,238 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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SL53 VLP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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