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WG03 BWC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

32,263 mi
Last recorded32,263 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 BWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,263 miles

Parking brake lever slightly stiff to operate

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 32,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, inner and outer wheel arches (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever slightly stiff to operate

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,151 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,309 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 22,309 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s+n/s/f tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 16 May 2012 21,594 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s+n/s/f tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Fail 16 May 2012 21,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s+n/s/f tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 23 May 2011 20,775 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing down on edges.

o/s+n/s/f+o/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

Fail 23 May 2011 20,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing down on edges.

o/s+n/s/f+o/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s/r brake starting to bind slightly.

Pass 21 May 2010 19,703 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 May 2010 19,661 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 May 2009 18,335 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroding.

o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

Pass 26 May 2009 18,335 miles

exhaust system corroding.

o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

Pass 22 May 2008 16,217 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.

o/s/f+o/s/r+n/s/r tyres almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

Pass 22 May 2007 13,702 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 13,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

Pass 24 May 2006 11,134 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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WG03 BWC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WG03 BWC, 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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WG03 BWC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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