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VU03 CNF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,539 mi
Last recorded79,539 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 CNF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 789,164 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak, possibly sump

unable to check rear seat belts due to seating arrangement

Fail 17 Mar 2017 78,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1 patch by top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings three patches by top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak, possibly sump

unable to check rear seat belts due to seating arrangement

Pass 25 Mar 2016 74,367 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil / floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sil / floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,167 miles

offside front floor corroded not within a prescribed area

offside inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,276 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,140 miles

Nearside 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)

engine management light on

Pass 8 May 2012 49,887 miles

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

offside rear bodysill closing panel slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,257 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,678 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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VU03 CNF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU03 CNF, 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 VU03 CNF registered?

VU03 CNF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 CNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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