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AF52 TNJ

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,611 mi
Last recorded84,611 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 TNJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,611 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,037 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 78,250 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Jul 2016 78,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2015 76,356 miles

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)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 70,703 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 70,703 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,026 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 67,026 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,341 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 44,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,494 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AF52 TNJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF52 TNJ, 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 AF52 TNJ registered?

AF52 TNJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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