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AK53 FLB

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FLB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 91,576 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

front crossmember / nearside and offside rear chassis rails / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside and offside rear and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside front mirror mount insecure

nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

offside front and offside rear anti-roll bar droplink balljoints - Play - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Nov 2012 91,546 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear subframes and suspension arms corroded

front crossmember / nearside and offside rear chassis rails / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside and offside rear and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside front mirror mount insecure

nearside rear anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

offside front and offside rear anti-roll bar droplink balljoints - Play - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,796 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front - chassis rails / subframe and suspension arms - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear - shock absorber top mount areas / chassis rails / subframe and suspension arms / outer sills / wheel arches - Corroded

nearside mirror - mounting slightly loose

offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint slight play

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear brake catching slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,599 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,156 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoints slight play

nearside and offside inner sills corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,164 miles

exhaust system corroded

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joints slight play

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint slight play

rear subframe corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,477 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded (STRONG ADVICE)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,845 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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AK53 FLB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK53 FLB, 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 AK53 FLB registered?

AK53 FLB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 FLB safe to buy?

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