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AF53 TYO

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TYO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,146 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 67,331 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 63,597 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre age cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,447 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,115 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,011 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rods have slight play in ball joints. nearside worse than offside. †Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,250 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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AF53 TYO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 TYO registered?

AF53 TYO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AF53 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 TYO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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