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WK03 UVJ

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 UVJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,111 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,637 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is worn down on outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is worn down on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,343 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seats fitted to rear, preventing inspection of seat belts

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seats fitted to rear, preventing inspection of seat belts

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,808 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 538,880 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,486 miles

childseat fitted to offside rear and nearside rear

poor operation from front washer jets

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,878 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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WK03 UVJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK03 UVJ, 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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What year was WK03 UVJ registered?

WK03 UVJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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