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AP03 DSU

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DSU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 77,277 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 18 Apr 2013 65,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,194 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sills and chassis corronding

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,167 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

sills and chassis corronding

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,473 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,169 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,483 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 30,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake will need adjusting soon

Pass 17 May 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,676 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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AP03 DSU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP03 DSU, 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 AP03 DSU registered?

AP03 DSU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AP03 DSU safe to buy?

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