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CE53 VOT

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,885 mi
Last recorded86,885 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 86,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,812 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,991 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE CRACKED BUT NO WHITE LIGHT , DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING

Offside Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,111 miles

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

both rear outer sills and under sills corroded

offside wing and bumper damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,111 miles

both rear outer sills and under sills corroded

offside wing and bumper damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,931 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,931 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,028 miles

Front brake discs corroded, recommend they are replaced next time brake pads are changed.

Fail 27 Sep 2006 22,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded, recommend they are replaced next time brake pads are changed.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VOT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

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

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