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ST03 TRX

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 TRX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,854 miles

Floorpan corroding

Front Brake application slightly uneven

Front Engine mounting deteriorated but not to excess

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror head insecurity close to limit

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Sills inner and outer corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,854 miles

Floorpan corroding

Front Brake application slightly uneven

Front Engine mounting deteriorated but not to excess

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Mirror head insecurity close to limit

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Sills inner and outer corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,352 miles

Under Side Rusty.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,797 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front brake application slightly uneven

offside front tyre starting to perish

rear brake application slightly uneven

surface corrosion starting on under side

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 89,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre starting to perish

surface corrosion starting on under side

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,383 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

genral corrotion in all prescribed areas

offside front inner wing corroded close to engine mount

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,744 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

genral under body corrotion

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

genral under body corrotion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,023 miles

Advise engine sump damp

Advise offside rear tyre wearing on outta edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,651 miles

front and rear anti roll bar link arm covers perishing

osr tyre perished

slight bind at osr wheel

sump corroded and has small leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,107 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar links and mounting bushes

slight surface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,107 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar links and mounting bushes

slight surface rust on rear brake discs

Fail 29 May 2007 29,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished on edges

nearside wiper blade split

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 29 May 2007 29,406 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished on edges

nearside wiper blade split

rear number plate de-laminated

Pass 6 May 2006 22,074 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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ST03 TRX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST03 TRX, 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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ST03 TRX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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