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SW03 ESG

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,056 mi
Last recorded63,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 ESG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,056 miles

corrosion by off side front suspension turret

Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion by off side front suspension turret

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,098 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,097 miles

Inner Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,338 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 50,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,887 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,887 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 38,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,323 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,322 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 20,142 miles

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

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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SW03 ESG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW03 ESG, 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 SW03 ESG registered?

SW03 ESG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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