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AK03 UTA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,451 mi
Last recorded96,451 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,451 miles

195/55/R15 84V

BOLT MISSING FROM N/S/F HEADLIGHT BRACKET,BUT HEADLIGHT SECURE.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,INCLUDING REAR WHEEL ARCHES.

N/S/F BODY DAMAGE,BUMPER LOOSE,AND N/S/F MIRROR TAPED ON.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RADIATOR INSECURE<OUT OF SUPPORT BRACKETS,CHAFFING ON SUBFRAME.>

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.

SIDEWALL DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE AND WHEEL IMPACTED ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

SIGNS OF LEAK ON POWER STEERING PUMP<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST>

WIPERS SMEARY

Fail 30 Jul 2014 96,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

195/55/R15 84V

BOLT MISSING FROM N/S/F HEADLIGHT BRACKET,BUT HEADLIGHT SECURE.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,INCLUDING REAR WHEEL ARCHES.

N/S/F BODY DAMAGE,BUMPER LOOSE,AND N/S/F MIRROR TAPED ON.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RADIATOR INSECURE<OUT OF SUPPORT BRACKETS,CHAFFING ON SUBFRAME.>

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.

SIDEWALL DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE AND WHEEL IMPACTED ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

SIGNS OF LEAK ON POWER STEERING PUMP<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST>

WIPERS SMEARY

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,328 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,070 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,369 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 76,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,160 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 32,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,151 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 UTA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK03 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

AK03 UTA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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