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AO53 DFL

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DFL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill, borderline pass (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened outer sill, borderline pass (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,438 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,438 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,957 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,862 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 36,499 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 25,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 19,569 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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AO53 DFL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 DFL, 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 AO53 DFL registered?

AO53 DFL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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