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AO03 AWG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AWG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,659 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar links have some play.

Inner faces of both front brake discs have some corrosion.

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link has some play.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

The rear end off both sills and both rear wheel arches are badly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,095 miles

nearside front and offside rear drop links have slight play

some bushes perished / splitting on suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,291 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,461 miles

Some rust on inner faces of rear discs.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,454 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 27 Mar 2007 49,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,885 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
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AO03 AWG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO03 AWG, 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 AO03 AWG registered?

AO03 AWG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 AWG safe to buy?

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