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WU53 WMC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 WMC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 112,266 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os front # (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 911,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 71,434 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 71,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,072 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,513 miles

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion in both rear inner sills,rear chasis and rear suspension strut top mounting areas

Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,513 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

surface corrosion in both rear inner sills,rear chasis and rear suspension strut top mounting areas

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,111 miles

OSF and OSR brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,109 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,109 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,841 miles

n/s wiper blade ok at test

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,394 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,679 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 WMC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WU53 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

WU53 WMC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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