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VA03 FYU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 FYU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Start of general corrosion to rear sill areas.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 88,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre has bold inner 1/4.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,860 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm in places.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 585,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,072 miles

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

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

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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VA03 FYU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA03 FYU, 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 VA03 FYU registered?

VA03 FYU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is VA03 FYU safe to buy?

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