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AU03 WVH

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WVH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,194 miles

exhaust rear flange corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2019 65,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear flange corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,867 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,440 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,656 miles

slight corrosion to both rear sills

slight wear to both front inner tyre edges

Fail 20 Feb 2016 44,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to both rear sills

slight wear to both front inner tyre edges

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,902 miles

offside front brake biding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2014 35,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,334 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,701 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,707 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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AU03 WVH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WVH, 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 AU03 WVH registered?

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

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