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SM03 UYN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 UYN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/corroded on inside

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear panel corroded/holed on both sides

Fail 2 Nov 2011 94,660 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/corroded on inside

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

rear panel corroded/holed on both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,031 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 84,031 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,581 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2010 83,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 63,917 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 63,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,135 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,523 miles

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

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

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 UYN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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