2003 Mazda 323 1.6L Petrol · HJ53 VWB
2003 Mazda 323 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 96,318 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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HJ53 VWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2024
- 96,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ53 VWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda 323 (HJ53 VWB) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
HJ53 VWB Mileage History
- 20/05/202284,666 mi
- 23/05/202284,666 mi
- 09/05/202390,157 mi+5,491 mi
- 09/05/202390,157 mi
- 20/05/202496,318 mi+6,161 mi
Average of roughly 5,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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