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WK53 VAF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,433 mi
Last recorded85,433 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,433 miles

both rear top shock / suspension mounts corroded

exhaust rear flange corroded

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

nearside front chassis rail corroded & holed

offside rear chassis heavily corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,280 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,010 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 VAF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VAF, 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 WK53 VAF registered?

WK53 VAF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WK53 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 VAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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