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WA53 WDM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WDM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 57,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,417 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 52,417 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,514 miles

os front brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,003 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 20,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 20,517 miles

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

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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WA53 WDM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA53 WDM, 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 WA53 WDM registered?

WA53 WDM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is WA53 WDM safe to buy?

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