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VN53 WCZ

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,398 mi
Last recorded164,398 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WCZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 164,398 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 159,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 153,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 144,014 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 144,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 128,091 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped

slight play in both front steering rackends

Fail 24 Jan 2014 128,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front wiperblades split

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped

slight play in both front steering rackends

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,571 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,667 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Feb 2012 90,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,024 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres have 2.5mm min tread left.

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 73,024 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres have 2.5mm min tread left.

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,316 miles

Both front inner brake pads just starting to get low?

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked.

N/S/F brake just starting to bind slightly when wheel turned by hand.

Rear reg plate backing deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade badly split.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,316 miles

Both front inner brake pads just starting to get low?

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked.

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

N/S/F brake just starting to bind slightly when wheel turned by hand.

Rear reg plate backing deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade badly split.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WCZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

VN53 WCZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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