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VN53 WCY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,874 mi
Last recorded83,874 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill excessively corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre almost on 1.6mm limit and badly perished between tread pattern on edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre almost on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr tyre almost on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,123 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread area.

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 78,119 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread area.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,767 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,635 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,449 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 49,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,054 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 WCY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

VN53 WCY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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