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OY53 DWC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,583 mi
Last recorded47,583 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 47,583 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,836 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 26,976 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 16,673 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,689 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 5,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 4,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 3,142 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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OY53 DWC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY53 DWC, 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 OY53 DWC registered?

OY53 DWC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is OY53 DWC safe to buy?

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