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AX52 KFD

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,297 mi
Last recorded92,297 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KFD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,297 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe and sills have surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,990 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre & rear exhaust section corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,362 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joins corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 69,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 65,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,295 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,365 miles

off side front brake rubbing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,740 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

off side front and near side rear brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,649 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,864 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 19,616 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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AX52 KFD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AX52 KFD, 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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AX52 KFD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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