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AJ03 YVK

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YVK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 151,077 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 151,071 miles

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on the dash

Pass 16 Nov 2011 145,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 137,167 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 124,582 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around edges.

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 124,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around edges.

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2008 118,180 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 118,180 miles

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2007 106,629 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

Slight Engine Oil leak.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 106,629 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

Slight Engine Oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,625 miles

195/55/15v

both n/s tyres perished on outer wall (rear heavily)

damage to o/s/f door and sill

n/s/r tyre on 2mm, o/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn very heavily on inner edge

small oil leak from sump area

tracking

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 YVK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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