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AV53 AXJ

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AXJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,132 miles

sill ends corroding + plastic sill covers fitted making full examination impossible.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,327 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,403 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted).

rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,189 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroding.

offside rear inner sidewall cracked.

offside rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted.

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside mirror insecure.

nearside rear brake disc corroding.

offside rear inner sidewall cracked.

offside rear seat belt not tested as child seat fitted.

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,824 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,639 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,995 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,900 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate becoming discoloured.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,925 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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AV53 AXJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV53 AXJ, 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 AV53 AXJ registered?

AV53 AXJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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