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VA03 MDK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,128 mi
Last recorded60,128 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 MDK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole in rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced suspension top mounting excessively corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large hole in rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached suspension top mounting excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 56,228 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 56,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 53,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 49,483 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 47,677 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 47,674 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 45,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 44,413 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 44,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,172 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper split

Fail 17 May 2010 40,172 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,557 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,944 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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VA03 MDK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA03 MDK, 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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VA03 MDK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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