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AF53 TSO

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,108 mi
Last recorded133,108 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TSO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2014 133,108 miles

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

wheel alignment required

Pass 12 Feb 2014 133,108 miles

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

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

wheel alignment required

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 104,387 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,862 miles

o/s/r tyre thin inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,185 miles

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

o/s/f brake holding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2007 60,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f brake holding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,435 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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AF53 TSO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF53 TSO, 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 AF53 TSO registered?

AF53 TSO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 TSO safe to buy?

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