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AV03 XMH

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XMH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,001 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,155 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 65,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,836 miles

both inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear wheel arch's showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 May 2015 57,936 miles

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

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 May 2015 57,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 53,576 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 49,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 44,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 36,659 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 31,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall worn advise early replacement

Pass 23 May 2008 25,849 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,752 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r outer tyre sidewalls scuffed

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 XMH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

AV03 XMH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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