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AV03 AXM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,583 mi
Last recorded118,583 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 AXM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,583 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,411 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 98,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,685 miles

Rear exhaust flange at joint badly corroded.

bothside rear antiroll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perishing.

bothside rear inner sill badly corroded.

bothside rear parking brake low on efficiency, brake pads wearing thin.

passenger front jets partialy blocked.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,944 miles

Offside Rear brake binding, pad,s wearing thin.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,985 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,985 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)

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

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 12 Mar 2014 55,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,261 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,893 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,688 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,684 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,837 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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AV03 AXM 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 78.9%.

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 AV03 AXM, 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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AV03 AXM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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