MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA 323s year 2003

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Pass percent:68.00%

(The average a diesel MAZDA 323 year 2003 passes without issue)

Based on:4,488 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	204
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	179
Headlamp aim out of alignment	174
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	149
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	113
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	89
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	81
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	80
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	78
Brake pipe excessively corroded	71
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	56
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	53
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	50
Rear brake binding	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Registration plate issues	38
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	34
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	30
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	30
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	30
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
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\|	25
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	23
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
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\|	20
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	19
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	17
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
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\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Front brake excessively fluctuating	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	204
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	179
Headlamp aim out of alignment	174
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	149
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	113
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	104
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	89
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	88
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	81
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	80
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	78
Brake pipe excessively corroded	71
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	56
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	53
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	50
Rear brake binding	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	39
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	38
Registration plate issues	38
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	34
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	30
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	30
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	30
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
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\|	25
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	23
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
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\|	20
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	19
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	18
Rear brake application uneven	17
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
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\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Front brake excessively fluctuating	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5

MOT History from tests of diesel MAZDA 323s year 2003

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