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WP03 MZT

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,275 mi
Last recorded142,275 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MZT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 142,275 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front fog lights deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

mil light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 132,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 130,196 miles

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 130,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,057 miles

Excessive corrosion at O/S/F inner wing/engine bay area by engine mount (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear inner w/arch top turret areas around susp/mounts, getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear ends

General underside getting corroded in places

Inner sill edges getting corroded

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 119,057 miles

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)

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

Excessive corrosion at O/S/F inner wing/engine bay area by engine mount (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear inner w/arch top turret areas around susp/mounts, getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear ends

General underside getting corroded in places

Inner sill edges getting corroded

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 110,668 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear inner w/arch top areas around susp/mounts, getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded, and subframes

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front to rear metal b/pipes abit corroded at rear ends

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,631 miles

Exhaust system getting corroded and slight corrosion and leak starting at rear silencer where pipe entres box

Front and rear Inner w/arch areas getting abit corroded at top turret areas around top susp/mounts

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded slightyly

Front chassis and crossmember areas abit corroded

Inner sills/floor pan edge areas getting abit corroded

Rear Inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded and floor pan areas around spare tyre

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,739 miles

Exhaust is corroded at joints.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

General under body rusting.

Poor pattern at nearside dip beam.

Reduced performance at offside park brake

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Wiper blades are poor.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 84,739 miles

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

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

Exhaust is corroded at joints.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

General under body rusting.

Poor pattern at nearside dip beam.

Reduced performance at offside park brake

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Wiper blades are poor.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,391 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Rear inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,216 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Rear inner sill areas getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,057 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 39,057 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs fades are mottled.

Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Rear exhaust joint is rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,724 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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WP03 MZT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WP03 MZT, 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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WP03 MZT is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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