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WU53 UFN

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 UFN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,866 miles

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,005 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside headlight unit top bracket broken

Fail 12 Jul 2019 75,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever travel

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

front Brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,919 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Dust covers also deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Dust covers also deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished in tread and worn close to limit on inner and outer edges.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 52,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished in tread and worn close to limit on inner and outer edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 42,782 miles

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

brake pads apear worn thin

front discs worn thin

front tyres-uneven wear pattern

nearside front track rod end split but preventing the ingress of dirt/grit

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,782 miles

brake pads apear worn thin

front discs worn thin

front tyres-uneven wear pattern

nearside front track rod end split but preventing the ingress of dirt/grit

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,062 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,259 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,384 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 17,384 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,182 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,097 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & n/s/f damaged on sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2008 14,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges & n/s/f damaged on sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,958 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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WU53 UFN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WU53 UFN, 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 WU53 UFN registered?

WU53 UFN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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