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AO03 AWU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AWU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 157,242 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,053 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 144,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 123,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,381 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front has a metal protusion consistuting a sharp edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front has a metal protusion consistuting a sharp edge

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 AWU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

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

Is AO03 AWU safe to buy?

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