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WK53 VAA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,314 mi
Last recorded107,314 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 VAA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,314 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 102,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,036 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs front worn/pitted,suspension dust covers perished,offside rear sill coroded,outer floors coroding.

exhaust rear sections coroded/welded,

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,318 miles

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

brake discs front worn/pitted,suspension dust covers perished,offside rear sill coroded,outer floors coroding.

exhaust rear sections coroded/welded,

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all inner wings/strut tops,rear exhaust,o/s rear sill corroded

all suspension dust covers perished

Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all inner wings/strut tops,rear exhaust,o/s rear sill corroded

all suspension dust covers perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,998 miles

both inner/and o/s rear outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,998 miles

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

both inner/and o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s rear inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,370 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,136 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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WK53 VAA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK53 VAA, 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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WK53 VAA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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