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AO53 LPY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,286 mi
Last recorded112,286 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 LPY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 112,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened Droplink (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both sides rear chassis becoming corroded.

n/s front outer brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,394 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 104,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 100,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,171 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,408 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,002 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 2 Oct 2009 65,437 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AO53 LPY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO53 LPY, 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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AO53 LPY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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