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AO52 ZKG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZKG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,718 miles

Central Rear Inner and offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Outer and offside rear outer wheel arches corroding

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2021 108,577 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And offside rear chassis corroding

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,317 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 89,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.03mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,175 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,597 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 21,597 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,201 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,779 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,574 miles

Brake imbalance on limit 23%

Front brake discs very poor

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,469 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,896 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,350 miles

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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AO52 ZKG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO52 ZKG, 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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AO52 ZKG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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