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SM03 BVC

2003 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,480 mi
Last recorded115,480 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 BVC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 115,480 miles

Nearside headlamp mounting damaged although secure and not affecting beam image

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noise but no play

Offside headlamp mounting damaged although secure and not affecting beam image

Fail 8 May 2014 115,480 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside headlamp mounting damaged although secure and not affecting beam image

No oil on dipstick added just under 4 litres to carry out test

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noise but no play

Offside headlamp mounting damaged although secure and not affecting beam image

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

Pass 9 May 2013 104,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Osr floor damaged

Osr,nsr outer,inner sills and inner arches corroded but not excessive

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,568 miles

Osf brake has a slight bind

Outer sills showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 81,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,312 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,306 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 42,412 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres has slight cracks in tread wall

rear drop link slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2006 24,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre has light surface cracks through tread area.

Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering rack bulkhead mounting bush slightly worn.

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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SM03 BVC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM03 BVC, 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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SM03 BVC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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