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RJ53 HXU

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 HXU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 55,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 55,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,382 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,258 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 53,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 51,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,859 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,150 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 48,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 46,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,216 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 34,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,220 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 30,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 11,851 miles

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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RJ53 HXU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ53 HXU, 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 RJ53 HXU registered?

RJ53 HXU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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