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WN53 HWY

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 HWY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,965 miles

All rear suspension corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 77,963 miles

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

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

All rear suspension corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,394 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,801 miles

Centre Rear parts of exhaust starting to deterioate

Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,788 miles

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

Centre Rear parts of exhaust starting to deterioate

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,465 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,465 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,740 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,617 miles

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

advise n/s wiper blade

Fail 6 Dec 2012 50,617 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

advise n/s wiper blade

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,847 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,473 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,473 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,817 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 35,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 30,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,311 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

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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WN53 HWY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN53 HWY, 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 WN53 HWY registered?

WN53 HWY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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