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SM03 OKW

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OKW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,168 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,275 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 76,275 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,779 miles

Both front shocks are damp but no signs of a leak

Both front tyres have 2-4 mm of tread left and wearing on the edges 195/50/16 V

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Downpipe flanges are in poor condition

MIddle and rear sections are in poor condition

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 64,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,066 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges (3mm of tread left0

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

Rear tyres showing signs of slight cracking

Slight play in rear antiroll bar droplinks

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,818 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 47,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,794 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 OKW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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