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VE03 XGK

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,398 mi
Last recorded121,398 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 XGK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 111,256 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,109 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 94,390 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust join corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chord

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 16 May 2014 94,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust join corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chord

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 29 May 2013 83,480 miles

exhaust corroded + o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge + n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,792 miles

o/s/f tyre worn + o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn + o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,306 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 48,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,260 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 35,373 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 25,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2006 25,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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
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VE03 XGK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE03 XGK, 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 VE03 XGK registered?

VE03 XGK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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