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WN53 WTE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside inner sill corroded and wholed

offside rear damage

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,666 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,661 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,097 miles

offside rear chassis leg corroded

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,088 miles

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

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

front wipers split

offside rear chassis leg corroded

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,126 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 87,120 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside inner sill corroded and holed but not prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,969 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 84,969 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,091 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,410 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2014 77,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,547 miles

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,963 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,539 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,921 miles

unable to full test on rear seatbelts due child seats fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,947 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 WTE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

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

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