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AC03 HTY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,998 mi
Last recorded81,998 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HTY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,998 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 81,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis. both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Under vehicle prescribed are and suspension/braking components heavily covered with under-seal

all exhaust mounts slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,902 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches. both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.6.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis. both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

all exhaust mounts slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corrroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,224 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,041 miles

corrosion to vehicle chassis and suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,135 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,135 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,696 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,492 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 11,967 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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AC03 HTY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 AC03 HTY, 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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AC03 HTY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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