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VE52 NWU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 NWU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 111,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 111,611 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,121 miles

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

crack in windscreen

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 68,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,537 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 30,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,056 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,033 miles

superficial cracks within tread area

Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,904 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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VE52 NWU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE52 NWU, 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 VE52 NWU registered?

VE52 NWU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is VE52 NWU safe to buy?

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