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SP03 XXR

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,260 mi
Last recorded46,260 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 XXR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 46,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,425 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 42,424 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,690 miles

Nearside Sill becoming corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Sill becoming corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 38,690 miles

Nearside Sill becoming corroded.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Sill becoming corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,646 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,843 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 13,195 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 13,193 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 7,557 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
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SP03 XXR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XXR, 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 SP03 XXR registered?

SP03 XXR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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