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AF53 TXN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,408 mi
Last recorded122,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TXN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,408 miles

Front x2 front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear x2 rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2017 122,408 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front x2 front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear x2 rear tyres perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,119 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 104,119 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,614 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,367 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,638 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are heavily splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,186 miles

drivers washers weak

drivers wiper split at end

Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,738 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 12,736 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AF53 TXN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

AF53 TXN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AF53 TXN safe to buy?

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