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2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,036 mi
Last recorded107,036 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 WWE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,036 miles

Both inner sills corroded, not considered to be excessive,.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded in various locations.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 105,523 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,507 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,755 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 101,730 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 78,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 69,162 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,573 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 43,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,469 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 24,469 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
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YU52 WWE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YU52 WWE, 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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YU52 WWE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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