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OY03 YUK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YUK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,749 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,609 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,561 miles

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 19,756 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r lamp cracked ( not showing white light ).

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,743 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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OY03 YUK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY03 YUK, 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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OY03 YUK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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