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WV03 FRJ

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,201 mi
Last recorded97,201 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 FRJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,574 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,574 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 90,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,828 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,097 miles

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA/SILLS ETC.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.O/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,712 miles

CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE VALVE.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.N/S PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

CORROSION STARTING MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.O/S/F ROLL BAR LINK BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE VALVE.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.N/S PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,515 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 63,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,586 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-NAIL N/S/F-N/S/R WORN EDGES.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,652 miles

O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT? CORROSION STARTING O/S/R+N/S/R INNER SILL.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 39,269 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,398 miles

F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR NAIL N/S/R TYRE

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,922 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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WV03 FRJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV03 FRJ, 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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WV03 FRJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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