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SM03 SRV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,426 mi
Last recorded31,426 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SRV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,393 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower suspension arms corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,016 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside offside iner and outer sills corroded

vehicle has corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,346 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 38,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,318 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,318 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,186 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 28,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,470 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 5,108 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 SRV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

SM03 SRV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is SM03 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 SRV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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