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AU03 WVA

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,407 mi
Last recorded119,407 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WVA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 119,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,361 miles

general under body corrsion

Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general under body corrsion

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,636 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,690 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 74,690 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,640 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,682 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2006 13,357 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
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AU03 WVA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 WVA, 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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AU03 WVA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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