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WO53 FKP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,266 miles

front brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,912 miles

Alot of surface rust under vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Alot of surface rust under vehicle

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake a little slower to act than nearside rear

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,661 miles

Alot of surface corrosion under vehicle

Some rear brake inbalance

Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,661 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Alot of surface corrosion under vehicle

Some rear brake inbalance

Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,828 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 7,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 5,503 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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WO53 FKP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WO53 FKP, 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 WO53 FKP registered?

WO53 FKP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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