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WP52 HVK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 HVK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,682 miles

corrosion on underbody

rear tyres worn on edges with uneven ware and on limit

Fail 12 Feb 2013 92,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on edges with uneven ware and on limit

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,074 miles

rear outer sills coroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear outer sills coroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,455 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHT HAS SLIGHT NIP

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,459 miles

rear floor to sills coroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 69,459 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear floor to sills coroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,539 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

rear chassis and floor to sills have some corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2009 60,539 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

nearside and offside front lower wishbones rear bushes perished

rear chassis and floor to sills have some corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

frontbrake discs corroded on inner edge

o/s/f, n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,061 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
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WP52 HVK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP52 HVK, 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 WP52 HVK registered?

WP52 HVK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is WP52 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 HVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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