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WK03 UWA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,314 mi
Last recorded133,314 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 UWA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 133,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,603 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,859 miles

area around rear inner lower sills/wheel arches are starting to corrode

area on offside inner wing is starting to corrode

rear anti roll bar link dust boots are starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust flange is starting to deteriorate

rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,859 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

area around rear inner lower sills/wheel arches are starting to corrode

area on offside inner wing is starting to corrode

rear anti roll bar link dust boots are starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust flange is starting to deteriorate

rear inner wheel arches are corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,309 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,309 miles

Nearside 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)

brakes release uneven

offside brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 66,566 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 66,565 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,602 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 57,709 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,709 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,228 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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WK03 UWA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UWA, 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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WK03 UWA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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