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AV53 ULR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,051 mi
Last recorded87,051 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,477 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,785 miles

advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres inner edges wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,785 miles

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

advise n/s/f o/s/f tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 63,514 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,984 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,984 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 47,963 miles

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,963 miles

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

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,216 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,074 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,599 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,736 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 ULR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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