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VA03 UAD

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,676 mi
Last recorded81,676 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UAD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2014 81,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights poor images.

both rear chassis rusty.

both rear inner wings covered.

both rear quadrants/floor to sills rusty.

both rear wheel arches rusty.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,023 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise near side front and off side front brake discs have corrosion starting

advise near side rear and off side rear brake discs have corrosion starting

advise near side windscreen washer not providing sufficient liquid

Fail 18 Nov 2011 67,023 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise near side front and off side front brake discs have corrosion starting

advise near side rear and off side rear brake discs have corrosion starting

advise near side windscreen washer not providing sufficient liquid

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,429 miles

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs rusted & worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,429 miles

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

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

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs rusted & worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,045 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 57,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,104 miles

exhaust showing signs of surface corrison starting

near side tyres tread getting down

Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,173 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 35,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VA03 UAD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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