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WL53 KNV

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,214 mi
Last recorded101,214 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,214 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusty

floor till sills rust

underbody has rust

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,703 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 85,349 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,815 miles

195 rear tyres and 205 front tyres

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 11 May 2013 75,673 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 75,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 64,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear inner sills corroded

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 64,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear inner sills corroded

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 May 2011 57,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded+sills

Fail 11 May 2011 57,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroded+sills

Pass 10 May 2010 50,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2009 40,523 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,560 miles

rear tyres splits in treads n/s & o/s

Fail 28 Nov 2007 30,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres splits in treads n/s & o/s

Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,625 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked around circumference, inside / outside tread pattern

offside front brake disc outer surface corroded badly

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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WL53 KNV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WL53 KNV, 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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WL53 KNV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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