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WG52 OKZ

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 OKZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 120,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle under body has various amounts of surface corrosion at rear and generally in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,843 miles

Both rear tyre edges 'feathered'

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,947 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,716 miles

N/S/R brake caliper has freeplay on park brake arm pivot

condensation in N/S/F headlamp

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,716 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)

N/S/R brake caliper has freeplay on park brake arm pivot

condensation in N/S/F headlamp

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,972 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 80,969 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,384 miles

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

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

O/S/F roll bar link dust boots split

condensation in O/S/F headlamp

slight binding on O/S/F & O/S/R brakes

small cut in O/S/R tyre tread

surface corrosion to rear underside

wear on N/S/R tyre outer side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2011 70,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S/F roll bar link dust boots split

condensation in O/S/F headlamp

slight binding on O/S/F & O/S/R brakes

small cut in O/S/R tyre tread

surface corrosion to rear underside

wear on N/S/R tyre outer side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,662 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,945 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,210 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,062 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,071 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WG52 OKZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WG52 OKZ, 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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WG52 OKZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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