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AV53 ULP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,744 mi
Last recorded128,744 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 128,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear body holed not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front engine mounting servery corroded but not holed

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear body holed not within prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

all wheel arches badly corroded no sharp edges exposed

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle is severely corroded in several areas

Fail 14 Dec 2016 128,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear body holed not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front engine mounting servery corroded but not holed

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear body holed not within prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

all wheel arches badly corroded no sharp edges exposed

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle is severely corroded in several areas

Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,246 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front o/s/f. tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front o/s/f. tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 115,297 miles

inner sills heavily corroded

rear/centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2014 115,230 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

inner sills heavily corroded

rear/centre exhaust seteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,352 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)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,552 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,542 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,858 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 77,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,238 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,023 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2008 56,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,226 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 ULP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULP, 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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AV53 ULP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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