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WF53 DYD

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,677 mi
Last recorded125,677 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 125,677 miles

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

Rear both rear arches corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

all underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,907 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

both rear wheels arches heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 107,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,104 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 104,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,740 miles

Both outer sills weak.

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

General corrosion

Hand brake travel high

Offside rear chassis corroded but not found to be seriously weakened.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,723 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill within (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills weak.

Central Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

General corrosion

Hand brake travel high

Offside rear chassis corroded but not found to be seriously weakened.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,066 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f mirror just secure

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f mirror just secure

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front brakes would benifit for strip/clean

front crossmember corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 76,169 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 68,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 59,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,666 miles

middal seat belt getting worn

Pass 21 May 2007 26,717 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs getting rusty

rear centre seat belt damaged (cut)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 18,549 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 18,549 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively 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
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WF53 DYD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF53 DYD, 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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WF53 DYD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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