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SY03 RYW

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,966 mi
Last recorded79,966 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 RYW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,966 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,827 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 71,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,819 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,949 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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SY03 RYW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY03 RYW, 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 SY03 RYW registered?

SY03 RYW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SY03 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 RYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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