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AX52 KTU

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KTU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2022 87,352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 78,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,016 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,622 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 48,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,273 miles

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

Registration plate fixings in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 31,892 miles

both number plates badly delaminated

rear exhaust flange rusty

both front tyres worn to 2mm. (185/65r14)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 31,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both number plates badly delaminated

rear exhaust flange rusty

both front tyres worn to 2mm. (185/65r14)

o/s front brake disc badly corroded across inner surface

Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has slight perrishing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,118 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,916 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 9,611 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 KTU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTU, 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 KTU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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