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WF03 FFP

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,719 mi
Last recorded105,719 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 FFP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 105,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,208 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 94,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 89,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,344 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 82,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 75,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight corrosion around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,930 miles

corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

corrosion rear wheel arch lips o/s/r worst

front number plate stone chipped rear plate discoloured on edge

rear anti roll bar link boots perishing

small stone chips in windsreen

tail gate stop light two bulbs inop

under body surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion rear wheel arch lips o/s/r worst

corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty

front number plate stone chipped rear plate discoloured on edge

rear anti roll bar link boots perishing

small stone chips in windsreen

tail gate stop light two bulbs inop

under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,439 miles

small stone chips in windsreen rear number plate discoloured on edge corrosion exhaust slight under body surface corrosion n/s/f tyre worn outer edge rear anti roll bar boots perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,543 miles

front number plate stone chipped rear number plate discoloured slight under body surface corrosion rear anti roll bar link boots perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,989 miles

front number plate stone chipped rear number plate discoloured on edge small stone chips in windsreen corrosion exhaust flange joints rusty rear anti roll bar link boots perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 43,052 miles

rear number plate discoloured on edge corrosion exhaust slight under body surface corrosion small stone chips in windsreen front number plate chipped wheel rims slightly kerbed

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,883 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured front number plate stone chipped n/s/r tyre wall perishing corrosion exhaust slight oil leak slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,406 miles

rear number plate discoloured front number plate stone chipped n/s/f n/s/r tyre walls perishing n/s/f tyre worn both edges near limit cut in tread slight oil leak corrosion exhaust rear flange rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,427 miles

rear number plate slightly marked slight engine oil leak corrosion exhaust rear flange rusty stone chip in front number plate

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,655 miles

corrosion exhaust long handbrake travel n/s/r wheel rim kerbed

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,541 miles

stone chip in front number plate †n/s/f wheel rim kerbed †slight pitting front brake discs †exhaust rusty rear flange joint

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,143 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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WF03 FFP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WF03 FFP, 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 WF03 FFP registered?

WF03 FFP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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