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CE53 RHJ

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 RHJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,010 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,791 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,482 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,518 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,365 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC,S , †SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES .

Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,140 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 29,140 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CE53 RHJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CE53 RHJ, 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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What year was CE53 RHJ registered?

CE53 RHJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is CE53 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 RHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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