2003 Mazda 323 2.0L Diesel · LK53 OTZ
2003 Mazda 323 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 119,665 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 323
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK53 OTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 119,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK53 OTZ 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 (LK53 OTZ) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (7.”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
LK53 OTZ Mileage History
- 30/08/2022112,372 mi
- 12/09/2023116,016 mi+3,644 mi
- 11/11/2023116,016 mi
- 13/11/2024116,107 mi+91 mi
- 23/03/2026119,665 mi+3,558 mi
Average of roughly 2,047 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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