2003 Mazda 323 1.6L Petrol · GF53 FJK
2003 Mazda 323 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 110,515 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 FJK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/12/2024
- 110,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GF53 FJK Mileage History
- 08/01/2022106,935 mi
- 24/01/2022107,110 mi+175 mi
- 30/11/2022109,650 mi+2,540 mi
- 03/12/2024110,515 mi+865 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 FJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda 323 (GF53 FJK) between January 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer ”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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