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AV03 AXU

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 AXU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back end of sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs poor condition.

pin hole n/s/f outer cv boot.

slight free play in the wheel bearing n/s/r.

various oil leaks.

vehicle underside and various suspension arms showing signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,910 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 79,910 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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,592 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 74,592 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,378 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,231 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 16 Feb 2013 56,303 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,367 miles

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 13 Feb 2010 37,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,398 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 31,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,969 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,364 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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AV03 AXU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXU, 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 AV03 AXU registered?

AV03 AXU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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