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CE53 AHL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,758 mi
Last recorded114,758 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 AHL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 114,758 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,552 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,426 miles

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

off side front inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 91,259 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (5.2.6)

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

off side front inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,128 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise corrosion to exhaust system

advise corrosion to o/s front inner win in engine bay area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,892 miles

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer rear sill

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,226 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake slighly binding when rotated

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake slighly binding when rotated

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,053 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs corroded

slight binding front wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,604 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,604 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,633 miles

Nearside rear outer sill previously repaired

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 35,536 miles

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

osr tyre on 3mm - exhaust corroding - front discs pitted

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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CE53 AHL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE53 AHL, 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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CE53 AHL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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