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SX03 KYK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX03 KYK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2016 100,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside floor thin with corrosion

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

Offside Front inner wing thin with corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,240 miles

o/s/r lower inner panel holed

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,237 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)

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

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

2 x brake pipes to rear flexis corroding

o/s/r lower inner panel holed

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exaust system looks thin

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,258 miles

exaust system looks thin

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,653 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 65,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,363 miles

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

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,884 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 22,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,165 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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SX03 KYK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SX03 KYK, 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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SX03 KYK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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