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SM53 DVV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,369 mi
Last recorded69,369 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,369 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,274 miles

corrosion at o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f spot light broken

rear wheel arches corroded

sills corroding at rear

Fail 29 Oct 2012 55,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f spot light broken

rear wheel arches corroded

sills corroding at rear

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,348 miles

front tyres worn at inner edges

o/s/f suspension arm bush split

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,348 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front tyres worn at inner edges

o/s/f suspension arm bush split

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f fog light broken

play at both rear and n/s/f anti rollbar links

Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,304 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f fog light broken

play at both rear and n/s/f anti rollbar links

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,663 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 36,662 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 17,626 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 DVV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

SM53 DVV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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