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ST53 HZG

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,370 mi
Last recorded154,370 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 HZG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 154,370 miles

Front and rear chassis legs have slight corrosion

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

Ns mirror has slight damage

Oil leak

Outer and inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2013 154,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front and rear chassis legs have slight corrosion

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

Ns mirror has slight damage

Oil leak

Outer and inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2012 136,848 miles

Exhaust corroded and heatshield insecure

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

Ns mirror slight damage

Fail 13 Nov 2012 136,379 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust corroded and heatshield insecure

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

Ns mirror slight damage

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,582 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Ns wiperblade split

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

Outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,197 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 91,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 72,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Oct 2007 51,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,400 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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ST53 HZG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST53 HZG, 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 ST53 HZG registered?

ST53 HZG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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