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WN03 RZU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,188 mi
Last recorded130,188 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 RZU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 130,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Top mount. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch to chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turret. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut turret. (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Braking system leaking Servo pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Door mirror damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded.

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Door mirror damaged.

Offside Rear Chassis corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges.

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear All suspension componants corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,419 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 128,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,927 miles

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,022 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis,inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 115,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear chassis,inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,890 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

offside front tyre worn inner tread near 1.6mm.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,038 miles

nearside rear seat belt slow to return

slight front brake judder

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,484 miles

offside rear body sill damaged.

slight front brake judder.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,540 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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WN03 RZU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN03 RZU, 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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WN03 RZU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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