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AK53 FLC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FLC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front inner wing very rusty

oil leak

rear brakes will soon need atention

Fail 19 Nov 2015 110,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front inner wing very rusty

oil leak

rear brakes will soon need atention

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,656 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

limitted check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

off side front inner wing slightly rusty

rear chasis very rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,656 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust rusty

limitted check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

off side front inner wing slightly rusty

rear chasis very rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,509 miles

o/s inner wing has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,445 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

o/s inner wing has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,013 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,099 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 75,894 miles

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

front windsreen crack n/s outside wiper swept area

Pass 10 Dec 2009 68,609 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,198 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,730 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,174 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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AK53 FLC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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