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VK03 NZH

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,622 mi
Last recorded80,622 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NZH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,622 miles

EML on

Offside wing mirror loose

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,438 miles

1 engine light on 2 brake warning light on 3 o/s rear lens damaged 4 child seat fitted to o/s rear

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 engine light on 2 brake warning light on 3 o/s rear lens damaged 4 child seat fitted to o/s rear

Fail 5 Mar 2011 64,208 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate starting to degrade

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,440 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,051 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VK03 NZH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK03 NZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK03 NZH registered?

VK03 NZH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is VK03 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK03 NZH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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