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SM03 SRZ

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 SRZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,692 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust joints badly corroded

oil sump leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2013 73,687 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust joints badly corroded

oil sump leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links have play

both rear anti-roll bar links have play

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,036 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

sump corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links have play

both rear anti-roll bar links have play

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,251 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,269 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 19,706 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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SM03 SRZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

SM03 SRZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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