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WL53 DHE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,352 mi
Last recorded48,352 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 DHE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 48,352 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,729 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,361 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,327 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,855 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 15,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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
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WL53 DHE 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 WL53 DHE, 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 WL53 DHE registered?

WL53 DHE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is WL53 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 DHE 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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