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WR53 RSU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 RSU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 66,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 66,243 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire present (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,139 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,154 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear brake pads approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated top left corner (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,686 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 35,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,310 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has minor damage.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,707 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Please replace offside front tyre soon.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,606 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,622 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 22,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 13,279 miles

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

o/s/f wiper small split

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 RSU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

WR53 RSU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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