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AO03 LFG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

166,683 mi
Last recorded166,683 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LFG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 166,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn to the legal limit

Remove wheels to check the condition brake pads ASAP

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads not fully visible suspected low

Fail 31 Mar 2016 166,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn to the legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn to the legal limit

Rear brake pads not visible nearside inner suspect low

Remove wheels to check the condition brake pads ASAP

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads not fully visible suspected low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 154,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

corrosion on chassis / members / sills and arches

nearside front side light worked when tapped

Fail 27 Mar 2015 153,952 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front axle rear wishbone bushes deteriorated

corrosion on chassis / members / sills and arches

nearside front side light worked when tapped

Pass 3 Apr 2014 143,496 miles

both front headlamps have slight product on lens

Fail 3 Apr 2014 143,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front headlamps have slight product on lens

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,512 miles

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 122,011 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 122,011 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

tow bar wiring socket carrier bracket broken

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,925 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 106,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,706 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 92,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 58,768 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 58,768 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,720 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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AO03 LFG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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