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AO53 JHX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,965 mi
Last recorded116,965 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JHX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side

Fail 28 Jan 2016 116,963 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both dirty (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in arch panel (5.2.6)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view dirty (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill in arch panel (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate dirty borth (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired lens (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear view mirror no view dirty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Antifreeze level obviously low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/perished

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread surface

Offside rear tyre deteriorated/perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,273 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,489 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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AO53 JHX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 JHX, 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 JHX registered?

AO53 JHX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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