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AK03 EJF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,928 mi
Last recorded114,928 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 107,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,634 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,498 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,749 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 101,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 1,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,882 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,788 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,356 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 54,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,758 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 44,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 34,634 miles

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

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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AK03 EJF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK03 EJF, 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 AK03 EJF registered?

AK03 EJF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 EJF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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