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AD03 FSV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,203 mi
Last recorded78,203 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FSV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear end of sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear end of sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 73,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 66,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,980 miles

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

slight corrosion to inner sills at rear

Pass 14 May 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2008 30,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,923 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 17,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 FSV 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 AD03 FSV, 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 AD03 FSV registered?

AD03 FSV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AD03 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 FSV 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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