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V4 GCB

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 GCB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,206 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Pulls to the left (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,913 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 63,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,856 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,856 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,453 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both rear inner tyre walls starting to split

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,453 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both rear inner tyre walls starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,280 miles

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

rear number plate weathered, front wipers starting to split, battery low

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,758 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,563 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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V4 GCB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V4 GCB, 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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V4 GCB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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