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AJ03 YVC

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,950 mi
Last recorded82,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YVC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2015 82,950 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust blowing at rear joint

veiwing of outer sills restricted by bodykit

Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,926 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all chasis slightly corroded

both head lamp lenses slightly misted

cant check sills fully due to side skirts fitted

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all chasis slightly corroded

both head lamp lenses slightly misted

cant check sills fully due to side skirts fitted

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Tyre pressure low

N/S/R Tyre serverly perished in tread area

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 57,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Tyre pressure low

N/S/R Tyre serverly perished in tread area

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,603 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads are starting to get low

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,603 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,561 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs are corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has deep splits in the tread

Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,730 miles

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)

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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AJ03 YVC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AJ03 YVC, 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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AJ03 YVC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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