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SG53 YZJ

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,812 mi
Last recorded58,812 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 YZJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,253 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,528 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,528 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,575 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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SG53 YZJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SG53 YZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG53 YZJ registered?

SG53 YZJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SG53 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 YZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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