MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underbody floor schultz
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
underbody floor schultz
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
inner sills corroded and weak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 brake discs corroded
n/s door mirror insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front brake discs slightly worn
oil level low
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front brake discs slightly worn
oil level low
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre sidewall perishing
oil level on minimum
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 DKY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 SM53 DKY, 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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SM53 DKY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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