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AO03 AWJ

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AWJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,553 miles

Both rear tyre sidewall cracking

Eml light displayed

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

Front discs heavely corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,624 miles

EML light displayed

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,624 miles

EML light displayed

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside front inner cv boot clips missing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,243 miles

Nearside and offside front inner cv boot clips missing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,496 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,470 miles

Front tyres are both worn a bit unevenly.

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are both worn a bit unevenly.

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,180 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 47,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,410 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 25,410 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO03 AWJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO03 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

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

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