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AO53 DGU

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,465 mi
Last recorded70,465 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Nearside & Offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

battery loose in carrier

both wing mirror loose

general corrosion underneath

sills & wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front fog lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery loose in carrier

both wing mirror loose

general corrosion underneath

sills & wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,193 miles

Advise all rear suspension bushes worn and splitting.

Advise battery hold down bracket loose..

Advise both sides sills corroded.

Advise both sides wing mirrors damaged.

Advise engine auxiliary belts worn and splitting.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front front fog light damaged.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,362 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 56,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,464 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides surface corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides surface corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,910 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,385 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,384 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,596 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,056 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 11,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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
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AO53 DGU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO53 DGU, 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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AO53 DGU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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