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WP03 YLX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine mil light on

Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2016 69,118 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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,639 miles

Both front head lights dull with poor beam image.

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit and bald on inner and outer edges.

Corrosion off side front inner wing not yet excessive.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Engine check light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint dust cover damaged but still working.

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

Rear service brake at maximum imbalance limit of 30 %.

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,635 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front head lights dull with poor beam image.

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit and bald on inner and outer edges.

Corrosion off side front inner wing not yet excessive.

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Engine check light on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint dust cover damaged but still working.

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

Rear service brake at maximum imbalance limit of 30 %.

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,923 miles

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pads etc.

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

Rear brake pads look worn thin.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,923 miles

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

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

Corrosion on chassis/suspension/brake pads etc.

Front brake discs rusty on inner face.

Rear brake pads look worn thin.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,879 miles

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

Corrosion on rear chassis legs both inner sills.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,021 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,021 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner and outer face.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,691 miles

Both front brake discs worn and pitted.

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner and outer edges.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,691 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn and pitted.

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,687 miles

Both rear tyres worn to about 3mm limit and perrishing.

Front brake pads look worn close to 1.5mm limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,778 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 YLX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

WP03 YLX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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