MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front discs worn
rear discs worn
all metal brake pipes showing corrosion
both front brake discs corroded
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear tyre tread worn
oil leak around engine
slight chip in front windscreen
slight dampness around offside front strut
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
all metal brake pipes showing corrosion
both front brake discs corroded
exhaust system corroded
nearside rear tyre tread worn
oil leak around engine
slight chip in front windscreen
slight dampness around offside front strut
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads getting low
o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not through to the cords
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP53 VBJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SP53 VBJ, 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 SP53 VBJ registered?
SP53 VBJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is SP53 VBJ safe to buy?
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