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WF03 LCE

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,900 mi
Last recorded67,900 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 LCE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

headlights starting to cloud

o/s/r backing plate rusty and holed

parking brake slightly high

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,900 miles

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

headlights starting to cloud

o/s/r backing plate rusty and holed

parking brake slightly high

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,224 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake disc in poor condition

stone chip to o/s windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,224 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake disc in poor condition

stone chip to o/s windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,406 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

front brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,798 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light on

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,828 miles

adv nearside rear tyre worn low on tread.....

adv slight marking to nearside front brake disc.....

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,981 miles

adv 1x fuel treatmemnt added to fuel tank....

adv both front brake discs v.slight pitting starting on inner faces......

Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,981 miles

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

adv 1x fuel treatmemnt added to fuel tank....

adv both front brake discs v.slight pitting starting on inner faces......

adv offside rear tyre has two nails in crown of tread.......

adv slight imbalance to front axel.....

strongly adv nearside front tyre worn close to and on limits......

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,679 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 33,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,003 miles

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

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

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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WF03 LCE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF03 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

WF03 LCE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is WF03 LCE safe to buy?

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