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WN53 KHE

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 KHE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 131,402 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 131,402 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are a different size to those on the rear

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

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 7 Nov 2012 125,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are a different size to those on the rear

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

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 117,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 110,531 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 100,649 miles

nearside and offside floor to sills rusty

rear chassis legs rusty

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2008 91,272 miles

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear floor to sills rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2008 91,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis legs rusty

Rear floor to sills rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,794 miles

Front Number Plate

Pass 18 Nov 2006 70,137 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 70,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated....

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 KHE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

WN53 KHE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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