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WK53 UZW

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 UZW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 77,556 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 77,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,729 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 74,729 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,841 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,878 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2006 14,022 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,022 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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WK53 UZW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 WK53 UZW, 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 WK53 UZW registered?

WK53 UZW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WK53 UZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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