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AP53 FAJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,573 mi
Last recorded67,573 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FAJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,573 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,700 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,994 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,684 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar link has some play.

Some minor chips in windscreen.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,397 miles

corrosion on inside faces of front discs

Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,855 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs have some corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,466 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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AP53 FAJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP53 FAJ, 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 AP53 FAJ registered?

AP53 FAJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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