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VK03 NKZ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,727 mi
Last recorded107,727 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 NKZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2018 107,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front floor area holed

Nearside Front washers poor

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corrodeing

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

Offside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

Rear bumper slightly damaged

engine management light on

exhaust very rusty

number plates front and rear starting to detiorate

oil leak

outer sill panel starting to corrode

sills to floor panels very corroded near side and off side

underbody . suspension. steering and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 101,182 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corrodeing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel arch corrodeing

Rear bumper slightly damaged

engine management light on

exhaust very rusty

number plates front and rear starting to detiorate

oil leak

outer sill panel starting to corrode

sills to floor panels very corroded near side and off side

underbody . suspension. steering and brake parts have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2016 96,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,343 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 47,331 miles

Mil light on

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,331 miles

Mil light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,646 miles

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

engine management light stay on

offside/nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,136 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 37,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,468 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 11,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,708 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 11,708 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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VK03 NKZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK03 NKZ, 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 VK03 NKZ registered?

VK03 NKZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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