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OY53 AOL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,348 mi
Last recorded98,348 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AOL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 98,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area to sill holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill is heavily corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valance area is holed.

Radiator is in poor condition.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,593 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator is in poor condition.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,593 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area is holed. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator is in poor condition.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,644 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch areas are heavily corroded.

Front brake discs are heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Radiator is in poor condition.

Underside of vehicle is heavily corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,644 miles

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

Both rear inner wheel arch areas are heavily corroded.

Front brake discs are heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Radiator is in poor condition.

Underside of vehicle is heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are bald on inner edge (175/65r14)

both front wheels have slight bind

exhast system heavilly corroded

raidator deteriated

rear tyres perished (175/65r14)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 77,749 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are bald on inner edge (175/65r14)

both front wheels have slight bind

exhast system heavilly corroded

raidator deteriated

rear tyres perished (175/65r14)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,009 miles

General underbody corrosion

N/s/r tyre cracking

O/s/f tyre low on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,063 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2011 57,183 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf antiroll link bar both dust covers split

sump pan corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 57,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroded

nsf antiroll link bar both dust covers split

nsf tyre perished

sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,723 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,399 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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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OY53 AOL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OY53 AOL, 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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OY53 AOL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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