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AJ53 ONO

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,033 mi
Last recorded64,033 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 ONO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 63,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlamps lens slightly cloudy

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lamps tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust system joints corroding

general corrosion to underside and underside components

headlamps cloudy

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 59,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system joints corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both lamps tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside and underside components

headlamps cloudy

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both rear lamps (4.1.4 (b))

under body components corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2022 57,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge also very worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both rear lamps (4.1.4 (b))

under body components corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front small hole in floor pan/sill due to corrosion

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all under body components corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 53,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill/wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front small hole in floor pan/sill due to corrosion

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all under body components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 41,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,339 miles

All suspension bushes cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 26,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,498 miles

all four tyre are deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 23,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,129 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop -link gaitors perished.

both rear anti-roll bar drop-link gaitors perished.

rear number plate faded still readable.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,766 miles

inner face of front discs corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,995 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,445 miles

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

rear tyres perished

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,268 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,292 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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AJ53 ONO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ53 ONO, 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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AJ53 ONO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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