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AV53 MPE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,446 mi
Last recorded91,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,446 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,395 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,205 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,626 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,079 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,295 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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AV53 MPE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV53 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

AV53 MPE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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