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SW03 ESU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,078 mi
Last recorded50,078 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 ESU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,253 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

n/s/r chassis corroded at bumper

Fail 1 Dec 2016 47,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut top mount (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sills front and middle (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to seperate

n/s/r chassis corroded at bumper

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,368 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated making close inspection difficult.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also no locking device (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill to floor holed/corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,458 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 18,369 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 15,648 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,876 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,095 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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SW03 ESU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW03 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

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

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