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AU53 YYD

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,651 mi
Last recorded99,651 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YYD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,651 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,177 miles

ALL RUBBER BUSHES SPLIT

UNDER SIDE VERY RUSTY

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,756 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,138 miles

off side front tyre perished

Fail 21 Jan 2015 82,138 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

off side front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,059 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,058 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 70,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,011 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,637 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
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AU53 YYD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 YYD, 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 AU53 YYD registered?

AU53 YYD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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