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AX03 LWA

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 LWA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 139,739 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor and chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

body and chassis advanced corrosion

exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 May 2016 134,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 124,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 115,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 107,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 99,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear discs corroded but brake efficiency is fine

n/s front tyre 3.5mm. 1.6mm minimum

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs inner faces scored and slightly rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2010 80,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs inner faces scored and slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,665 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,272 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,702 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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AX03 LWA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX03 LWA, 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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AX03 LWA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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