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AO03 XHH

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,295 mi
Last recorded86,295 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XHH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,295 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism weak

engine management light on

nearside front bodywork dented/damaged

nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded

nearside wing mirror has been repaired

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism weak

engine management light on

nearside rear inner sill heavily corroded

nearside wing mirror has been repaired

offside rear inner sill heavily corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,581 miles

engine management light on

front wipers split

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 13 Dec 2016 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front wipers split

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,163 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,414 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front o/s foglamp broken

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,155 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 XHH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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