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SM03 LXE

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 LXE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside floor soft at front (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills soft but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front at ferrils (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 101,006 miles

nearside front tyre feathered on inside

offside front tyre 2mm+feathered on inside

sidewall perishing nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2015 100,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

nearside front tyre feathered on inside

offside front tyre 2mm+feathered on inside

sidewall perishing nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 97,344 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 97,254 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 93,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 May 2012 89,639 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 88,552 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 88,552 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2010 79,038 miles

Oil leak

Radiator Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2010 79,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Radiator Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2009 67,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,590 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 53,342 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 53,342 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2006 35,110 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 35,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LXE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

SM03 LXE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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