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WG53 ZDL

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,791 mi
Last recorded83,791 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZDL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 83,791 miles

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 67% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2016 75,082 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 wheel arch damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,523 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,396 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)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 20 Dec 2014 57,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of offside rear adult belt

Nearside rear parking brake recording slightly low effort

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 38,066 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2011 34,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,529 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 22,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 11,743 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 9,775 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 7,626 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
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WG53 ZDL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WG53 ZDL, 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 WG53 ZDL registered?

WG53 ZDL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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