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WM03 XCP

2003 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,010 mi
Last recorded126,010 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 XCP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,010 miles

Exhaust leak

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 126,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both saide (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust leak

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,257 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2018 12,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.A.1)

underbody has had many repair patches coated in sealant,could not be fully inspected.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 110,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre badly perished,minor cuts in tread (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre badly perished,minor cuts in tread (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle underbody in very poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,660 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode and go weak but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode and go weak but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,822 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,868 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,419 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,549 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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WM03 XCP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM03 XCP, 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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WM03 XCP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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