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AV53 DZC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DZC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,875 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 102,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,467 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,121 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 54,162 miles

front bumper cracked

Fail 8 May 2009 54,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,981 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 359,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 359,069 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 DZC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

AV53 DZC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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