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SM53 DKL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 DKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 82,604 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 82,599 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake binding slighty

Pass 23 May 2014 81,856 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

sump corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 81,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

sump corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,735 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,474 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,009 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,396 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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SM53 DKL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM53 DKL, 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 SM53 DKL registered?

SM53 DKL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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