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VA03 UDU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,787 mi
Last recorded81,787 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UDU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 81,787 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced ns 16 os 157(L) (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 73,730 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 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,539 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 UDU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

VA03 UDU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is VA03 UDU safe to buy?

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