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WF03 PYL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,478 mi
Last recorded96,478 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 PYL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,478 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,317 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,432 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 84,429 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 53,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,683 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,377 miles

n/s front wiper blade split

nail in o/s fear tyre

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 PYL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

WF03 PYL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is WF03 PYL safe to buy?

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