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OV53 SFK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,253 mi
Last recorded82,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 SFK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,253 miles

Both front tyres has worn on inner edge

Both sills and rear wheel arches has corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear vehicle structure areas corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,416 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,457 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 74,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,925 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,925 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 2MM TREAD REMAINING.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,850 miles

Corrosion torear inner sills & to underside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion torear inner sills & to underside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,435 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,284 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,284 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2mm TREAD REMAINING.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN AND DISCS SOMEWHAT PITTED.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,110 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,653 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM ON SHOULDERS

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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OV53 SFK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV53 SFK, 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 OV53 SFK registered?

OV53 SFK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is OV53 SFK safe to buy?

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