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WG03 OCE

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,848 mi
Last recorded81,848 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 OCE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,848 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low 20% and not locking wheel

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,846 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low 20% and not locking wheel

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,268 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,081 miles

n/s/f stabiliser link ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2014 60,081 miles

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

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

n/s/f stabiliser link ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,234 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 49,344 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2010 39,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre close to limit and damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,834 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre on 3m

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,862 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 18,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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WG03 OCE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WG03 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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