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WN53 LEJ

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,036 mi
Last recorded142,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,036 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 142,036 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 138,677 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 138,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,944 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 135,944 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 135,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 128,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,350 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,109 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,396 miles

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

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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WN53 LEJ 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 71.4%.

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 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 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN53 LEJ registered?

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

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