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SL53 WVV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,782 mi
Last recorded56,782 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 WVV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,782 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,762 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc severely scored due to brake pad wear

Offside Rear Brake disc severely scored due to brake pad wear.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 53,850 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

MIL light illuminated during the period of test.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,623 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills corroded.

nail in nearside front tyre but advise tyre wear edge of tread.

under vehicle floor rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust metal hanger broken at front section.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,058 miles

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

front inner discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 36,058 miles

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

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

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

front inner discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,957 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear subframe corroded

sump corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,473 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 25,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,546 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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SL53 WVV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL53 WVV, 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 SL53 WVV registered?

SL53 WVV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SL53 WVV safe to buy?

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