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SV53 ZDO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,756 mi
Last recorded50,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZDO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,653 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,050 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 49,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded .and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,446 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,501 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,705 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,244 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,549 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 22,548 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 18,144 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 14,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SV53 ZDO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SV53 ZDO, 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 SV53 ZDO registered?

SV53 ZDO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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