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WR53 BBV

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,847 mi
Last recorded101,847 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RBT park brake efficiency just met requirements

Fail 7 Sep 2016 101,847 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven Nearside sticking (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RBT park brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,409 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,128 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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WR53 BBV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WR53 BBV, 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 WR53 BBV registered?

WR53 BBV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WR53 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 BBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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