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SG53 YYC

2003 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,748 mi
Last recorded114,748 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YYC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 114,748 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 114,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2011 72,505 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 72,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,093 miles

all tyres worn on edges of treads

wear in nearsde front,and both rear anti rollbar link pins

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,758 miles

Both the front metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Both the rear anti-roll bar links are near the limit for wear.

Slight warp in the front brakes.

The O/S/R tyre is on the limit for wear on the outer edge and cracking.

The rear bushes on both the front control arms are starting to wear and split.

The rear exhaust section and sections of the underneath of the body are starting to corrode.

The rear inner brake discs are starting to corrode and score on the inside.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Both the front metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Both the rear anti-roll bar links are near the limit for wear.

Slight warp in the front brakes.

The O/S/R tyre is on the limit for wear on the outer edge and cracking.

The rear bushes on both the front control arms are starting to wear and split.

The rear inner brake discs are starting to corrode and score on the inside.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,420 miles

ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 25 Aug 2008 44,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ns rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,761 miles

Driver's seat slightly moves.

The plastic clip on both rear trailing arms slightly move.

Fail 21 Aug 2007 36,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Drivers seat slightly moves.

The plastic clip on both rear trailing arms slightly moves a little.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,685 miles

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

rear wiper torn

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 YYC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

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

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