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AP53 HHM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 110,746 miles

Corrosion nearside outer sill

Exhaust joins are in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills are corroded

corrosion front floor

Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion nearside outer sill

Exhaust joins are in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner sills are corroded

corrosion front floor

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,706 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust condition poor

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,531 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,693 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 79,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,989 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,984 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)

Offside 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)

o/s front brake disc very poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,591 miles

offside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

offside front brake disc inner surface slightly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,240 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,133 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AP53 HHM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HHM, 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 HHM registered?

AP53 HHM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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