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AO53 VNB

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,469 mi
Last recorded152,469 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VNB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 152,469 miles

All outer wheel arches corroded

Body has slight corrosion Front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassie (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassie (6.1.A.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 152,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

All outer wheel arches corroded

Body has slight corrosion Front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassie (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassie (6.1.A.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,730 miles

Body has slight corrosion Floor pans corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,676 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 116,620 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,650 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,552 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,233 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,076 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,076 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,791 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,222 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES AND BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

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

WEBBING OF CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,744 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND DISCOLOURED ON INNER FACES

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 9 Oct 2006 13,980 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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AO53 VNB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 VNB, 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 VNB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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