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OY53 KPG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,078 mi
Last recorded112,078 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 KPG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 112,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ---- trailing arm bushes area (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 100,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 100,917 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 93,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 93,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front wheel bearing found to be noisey on road test no play,roughness of noise found on test - presenter advised

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,493 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front wheel bearing found to be noisey on road test no play,roughness of noise found on test - presenter advised

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake imbalance 24%

nearside rear tyre low outside tread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on rear brake discs (pads 70% worn)

front brake discs worn (pads 70% worn)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,551 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)

n/s/r lamp cracked.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,758 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 21,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY53 KPG 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 76.5%.

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 KPG, 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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OY53 KPG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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