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SP03 OLV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,160 mi
Last recorded89,160 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 OLV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2012 89,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both frotn anti-roll bar drop links slight play

engine sump damp

exhaust system corroded

front brakes imbalance

front bumper scuffed

nearside front brake fluctuating

nearside rear tyree low tread

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

offside front brake slight binding

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear bumper scuffed

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 81,816 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,425 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,004 miles

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

judder from rear brakes

o/s wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,086 miles

front no plate cracked..

rear brake pads sticking in caliper carrier..

wear in nearside rear anti-roll bar link..

Pass 30 Mar 2006 50,703 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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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SP03 OLV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP03 OLV, 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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SP03 OLV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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