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VN53 VLL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VLL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2015 64,778 miles

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 55,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,820 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,776 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 46,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 36,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,957 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 23,702 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 20,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,529 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,509 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,558 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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VN53 VLL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VN53 VLL, 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 VN53 VLL registered?

VN53 VLL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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