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W39 FRN

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,881 mi
Last recorded72,881 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 FRN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 72,881 miles

Front cross member corroded radiator mounting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front cross member corroded radiator mounting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 69,449 miles

Front chassis cross member corroded radiator mounting

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,700 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 68,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 67,157 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,230 miles

underbody dry and rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 62,301 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,682 miles

centre seat belt catch has plasic cover missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,522 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear seat belt stork cover broken

Pass 22 Sep 2006 49,995 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 49,993 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W39 FRN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W39 FRN, 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 W39 FRN registered?

W39 FRN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is W39 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W39 FRN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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