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SM03 VAJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 81,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 65,553 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,191 miles

oil level near minimum

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 5 Jul 2013 58,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

oil level near minimum

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,685 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sump pan damp with oil

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sump pan damp with oil

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,622 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,622 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side front discs are worn

near side rear calper slightly binding

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,707 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side front discs are worn

near side rear calper slightly binding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,744 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,732 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 18,384 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 VAJ 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 71.4%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

SM03 VAJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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