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AJ53 UBA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,793 mi
Last recorded58,793 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,793 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 58,793 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2025 57,965 miles

body& underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,199 miles

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

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

Underside corrosion various places

Pass 4 May 2023 54,358 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 26 Apr 2023 54,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 3 May 2022 53,433 miles

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

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,880 miles

Corrosion close to offside front upper strut mount (under bonnet)

Cracks in rear tyres

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill / inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill / inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion close to offside front upper strut mount (under bonnet)

Cracks in rear tyres

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,078 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Aug 2019 50,782 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,594 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner rear lower wheel arch's

corrosion to o/s and n/s inner sill's / floor pan's

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer rear sill's / wheel archs

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,112 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,535 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,554 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,574 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,927 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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AJ53 UBA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBA, 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 AJ53 UBA registered?

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

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