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SM03 BVL

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,707 mi
Last recorded49,707 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 BVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,707 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,916 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,977 miles

front number plate holder is damaged

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,639 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
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SM03 BVL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVL, 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 SM03 BVL registered?

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

Is SM03 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 BVL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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