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SM03 WYP

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 WYP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,820 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,878 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,855 miles

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edge

both sill to floors, floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 60,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted offside rear under sill split (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edge

both sill to floors, floors and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,637 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both floor to sills, closing panels, chassis rails and trailing arm mounts slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 59,612 miles

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both floor to sills, closing panels, chassis rails and trailing arm mounts slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,260 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear undersill panels corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,247 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear undersill panels corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear undersill panels slightly corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear undersill panels slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,159 miles

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

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind

offside front seat belt requires attention soon

rear brake discs slightly corroded and slightly scored and require replacing soon

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

Pass 18 May 2009 39,845 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 39,845 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,171 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 26,279 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,205 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 WYP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WYP, 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 WYP registered?

SM03 WYP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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