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WJ53 KPL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KPL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 62,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 62,080 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,940 miles

Both sides front brake pipes corroded near flexi brake hoses , suggest attention soon!.......

Both sides rear inner sills corroded .

Fail 26 Apr 2016 61,940 miles

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

Both sides front brake pipes corroded near flexi brake hoses , suggest attention soon!.......

Both sides rear inner sills corroded .

Pass 7 May 2015 61,573 miles

Both rear inner sill corners corroded near to the limit! Suggest attention soon!............

Fail 7 May 2015 61,573 miles

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

Both rear inner sill corners corroded near to the limit! Suggest attention soon!............

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

Pass 16 May 2014 61,328 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 61,326 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,927 miles

both sides outer and inner sills (rear) are corroded near to the limit , suggest attention soon!!!!.....................

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,778 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,774 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 58,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,053 miles

rear brake pads are worn near too the limit suggest attention soon!

Fail 16 Apr 2009 54,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,838 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,305 miles

veryslight engine oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2007 49,932 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 36,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,924 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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WJ53 KPL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJ53 KPL, 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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WJ53 KPL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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