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WM03 YVC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,609 mi
Last recorded51,609 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 YVC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,609 miles

Both front drop links worn

Corrosion around both rear strut assemblies at the top mountings

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

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

Oil leak from engine

rear exhaust hanger detached from back box

Fail 3 Oct 2024 51,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front drop links worn

Corrosion around both rear strut assemblies at the top mountings

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

rear exhaust hanger detached from back box

Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,961 miles

NSF and OSF drop links both have rivets missing from the joint cups

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Oct 2023 49,961 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NSF and OSF drop links both have rivets missing from the joint cups

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Sep 2022 48,554 miles

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,137 miles

Front brakes in a poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,689 miles

Front brakes in a poor condition Replacement advised

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,052 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 41,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 37,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,858 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,908 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,333 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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WM03 YVC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WM03 YVC, 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 WM03 YVC registered?

WM03 YVC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is WM03 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 YVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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