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WN53 WTA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,632 mi
Last recorded134,632 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 134,632 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 134,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 123,185 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall splitting

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 97,465 miles

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 14 May 2015 97,460 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 97,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 84,030 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 84,028 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,716 miles

offside mirror body damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,709 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside mirror body damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,955 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)

offside front brake disc distorted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,597 miles

Nearside number plate light lens missing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,650 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,650 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,340 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,658 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 15,303 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,303 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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WN53 WTA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

WN53 WTA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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