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WP03 MZU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,123 mi
Last recorded64,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MZU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall very perished

Offside Rear Inner body has corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc has signs off getting hot

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 56,234 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall very perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner body has corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc has signs off getting hot

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 48,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,130 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,120 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,489 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,417 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 20,417 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,145 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,579 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 MZU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP03 MZU, 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 WP03 MZU registered?

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

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