MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 corrosion on offside front top inner wing
2 crack on front number plate
3 small cracks on nearside rear tyre between thread
4 damage on nearside body
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
1 corrosion on offside front top inner wing
2 crack on front number plate
3 small cracks on nearside rear tyre between thread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
1 crack on front number plate
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front offside indicator lamp taped up with clear cellotape.
front offside indicator lamp taped up with clear cellotape.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s door mirror damaged
o/s/f indicator lense damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s door mirror damaged
o/s/f indicator lense damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V542 GVU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V542 GVU, 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 V542 GVU registered?
V542 GVU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is V542 GVU safe to buy?
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