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A20 OWK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,900 mi
Last recorded77,900 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OWK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,900 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,248 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,056 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2013 60,763 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 53,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 53,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,146 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,009 miles

front brake discs pitting

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,936 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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A20 OWK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A20 OWK, 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 A20 OWK registered?

A20 OWK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is A20 OWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 OWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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