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ST53 NDO

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,427 mi
Last recorded70,427 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NDO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2011 70,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brakes fluctuating in the rollers

both front fog light reflectors corroded

both rear wheel arches ,inner and outer sills corroded

engine sump corroded

offside rear drop link slight movement

Pass 29 Aug 2011 70,427 miles

both front brakes fluctuating in the rollers

both front fog light reflectors corroded

both rear wheel arches ,inner and outer sills corroded

engine sump corroded

offside rear drop link slight movement

Pass 30 Aug 2010 59,994 miles

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

child seat at nearside rear, preventing full adult belt inspection

engine oil sump pan badly corroded but not leaking

slight drag at offside front brake

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,690 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,982 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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ST53 NDO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST53 NDO, 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 NDO registered?

ST53 NDO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is ST53 NDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 NDO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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