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OV53 ZPD

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 ZPD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,027 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 88,027 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 83,494 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,178 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,464 miles

both rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints slight wear

both rear inner lower sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,531 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,204 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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OV53 ZPD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV53 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

OV53 ZPD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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