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WN53 KHB

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 KHB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body in vary poor condition corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,331 miles

all suspension bush detreated

under body in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,879 miles

under body in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,700 miles

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

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

all rear suspension bush is detreated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,203 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,171 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 68,419 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,011 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,475 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,181 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,717 miles

Child seats fitted n//s/r & n/s/f

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,191 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KHB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WN53 KHB, 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 KHB registered?

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

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