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AK03 USL

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 USL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 67,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,031 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,925 miles

non standard headlamp bulb fitted to n/s

Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,925 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,103 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,036 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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AK03 USL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 USL, 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 AK03 USL registered?

AK03 USL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AK03 USL safe to buy?

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