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CE53 WZW

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,647 mi
Last recorded125,647 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WZW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 125,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 121,184 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 121,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,943 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 116,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 109,596 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 109,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing ( at top engine mount). . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing ( at top engine mount). . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,101 miles

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAILS

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE [REAR] BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT AND BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,797 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

joint between rear and centre exhaust boxes rusty

nearside rear chassis rusting

offside rear and nearside rear inner sills rusty

offside rear chassis by suspension corroded

rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,916 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,650 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 74,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding front to rear

front/ rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 57,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,663 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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CE53 WZW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 WZW, 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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CE53 WZW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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