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SG53 YUO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,994 mi
Last recorded86,994 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YUO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,994 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,996 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 85,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 84,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 82,751 miles

suspect o/s/f tyre been run soft

rear tyres perished

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember, outer /rear inner sills and all underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 82,751 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front crossmember, outer /rear inner sills and all underside corroded

rear tyres perished

suspect o/s/f tyre been run soft

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,410 miles

engine oil sump porus

front crossmember corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

rear underside, rear crossmember and suspension links corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oik sump corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 35,153 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly 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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SG53 YUO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG53 YUO, 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 SG53 YUO registered?

SG53 YUO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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