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AO52 ZKT

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,745 mi
Last recorded140,745 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,745 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 140,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing/suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersil/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing/suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner body/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,532 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 113,411 miles

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

both rear inner sills getting weak

o/s front brake slightly tight

Fail 3 Jan 2014 113,338 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills getting weak

o/s front brake slightly tight

Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,336 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,336 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

n/s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,297 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,846 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
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AO52 ZKT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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