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SW53 FKY

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near axle mount bracket (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near axle mount bracket (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 98,708 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 74,214 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,621 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 47,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,226 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,881 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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SW53 FKY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW53 FKY, 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 SW53 FKY registered?

SW53 FKY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is SW53 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 FKY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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