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WK53 VAH

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,418 mi
Last recorded60,418 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,418 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

nearside washer jet not working

Pass 10 May 2014 49,805 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low (185/65r14)

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion within 30cm of o/s engine mount

Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,387 miles

corosion to exhaust system

corosion within prescribed area of o/s engine mounting

general corosion to under body and suspension components

rear tyres starting to deteriate

Fail 20 Apr 2013 45,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corosion to exhaust system

corosion within prescribed area of o/s engine mounting

general corosion to under body and suspension components

rear tyres starting to deteriate

Fail 28 Apr 2012 41,799 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brakes only just met the rear brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 May 2011 37,894 miles

both inner sills corroded

front brake flutaution when brake test performed possilbily warped discs or uneven wear of brake pads

Fail 7 May 2011 37,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both inner sills corroded

front brake flutaution when brake test performed possilbily warped discs or uneven wear of brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,889 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,390 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2008 25,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 21,263 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all four tyres slightly perishing

Pass 11 May 2006 15,771 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 15,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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WK53 VAH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

WK53 VAH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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