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AJ53 OPE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,795 mi
Last recorded77,795 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OPE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,795 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,837 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

nearside front tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,727 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,881 miles

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 46,409 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake disc badly rusted on inside.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,409 miles

Offside front brake disc badly rusted on inside.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,607 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,286 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 22,785 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 10,806 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 OPE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ53 OPE, 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 AJ53 OPE registered?

AJ53 OPE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AJ53 OPE safe to buy?

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