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WF53 KVL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,135 mi
Last recorded54,135 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 54,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 54,133 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,375 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 50,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,563 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 44,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,212 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted on inside faces

minor oil leak

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,876 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,152 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

body and paintwork damage

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,225 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,743 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KVL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 KVL registered?

WF53 KVL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WF53 KVL safe to buy?

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