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VK53 SWV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,368 mi
Last recorded58,368 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SWV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 58,368 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 58,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,433 miles

Offside Front wheel arch under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,397 miles

Offside Front wheel arch under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

under body corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel arch under bonnet corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,953 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,910 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,896 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,606 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 27 Jul 2009 23,603 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,206 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,124 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,701 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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VK53 SWV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK53 SWV, 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 VK53 SWV registered?

VK53 SWV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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