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CE53 VOG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,299 mi
Last recorded121,299 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,299 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 117,484 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 117,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 109,895 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 109,894 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2017 99,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 99,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,970 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside rear view mirror cover missing

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside rear view mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,684 miles

both front anti roill bar link gaitors deteriating

corrosion on underside of vehicle

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s door mirror cover missing

slight play developing n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,652 miles

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

both front anti roill bar link gaitors deteriating

corrosion on underside of vehicle

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s door mirror cover missing

slight play developing n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 2 May 2014 65,701 miles

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch,

Fail 29 Apr 2014 65,633 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion offside rear wheel arch,

Pass 8 May 2013 54,088 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 53,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 53,780 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 53,184 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 53,181 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,063 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,420 miles

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracking

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,456 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,127 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,797 miles

slight fluctation on front brakes

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 VOG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

CE53 VOG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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