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SM03 OLR

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,531 mi
Last recorded72,531 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both sills starting to rust

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,349 miles

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

both sills starting to rust

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,536 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,631 miles

Front brake pads wearing down close to legal limit

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,629 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake pads wearing down close to legal limit

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2010 49,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2009 45,458 miles

cut on tread of nearside front tyre

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 22 May 2008 39,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 33,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 26,336 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OLR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

SM03 OLR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is SM03 OLR safe to buy?

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