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WF53 AZP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,893 mi
Last recorded90,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AZP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 90,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,198 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,106 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroding next to engine mount

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

engine lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,720 miles

Inner sills, chassis and exhaust corroded

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush parting

Rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,714 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush All four links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner sills, chassis and exhaust corroded

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush parting

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,000 miles

Both front tyres down to 2mm tread and wearing inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link, o/s boot split

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links, also rubber boots perished

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,469 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs pitted and rusty

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,373 miles

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 8,317 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 6,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,878 miles

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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WF53 AZP 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 WF53 AZP, 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 WF53 AZP registered?

WF53 AZP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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