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CK03 LYA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,451 mi
Last recorded127,451 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LYA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,095 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 111,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 105,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 89,982 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,261 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,689 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,846 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,846 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,413 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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CK03 LYA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CK03 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK03 LYA registered?

CK03 LYA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is CK03 LYA safe to buy?

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