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OY53 BYK

2003 Mazda 323

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,501 mi
Last recorded122,501 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 BYK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,501 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 108,538 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2006 40,199 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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OY53 BYK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OY53 BYK, 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 OY53 BYK registered?

OY53 BYK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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