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AK53 FLF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 113,224 miles

OSF mirror is taped up

OSF tyre is getting close to the legal limit

brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded

front & rear wheel arches ( inners & outers) are corroded

front number plate is cracked

hand brake has very little reserve travel left

hand brake just met minimum requirements, needs repair

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

slight play in the steering / front track rod ends

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,252 miles

OSF mirror is taped up

OSR tyre is getting close to legal limit

hand brake has little reserve tracel left

slight play in steering & track rod ends

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,673 miles

OSF mirror taped up

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,047 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,950 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,882 miles

exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,820 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,864 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 44,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,847 miles

Front Discs Corroded And Pitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FLF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

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

Is AK53 FLF safe to buy?

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