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SK53 ZXY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ZXY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,945 miles

General corrosion to exhaust and chassis

Fail 5 Oct 2012 108,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

General corrosion to exhaust and chassis

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,578 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,581 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,407 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres measure 2mm at their lowest points, legal minimum is 1.6mm

both rear tyres measure 1.6mm - 2mm and show cracking within the tread area (195/50 16V)

middle and rear exhaust sections are heavily corroded at points

offside rear brake pads are very low

tracking needs checked

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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SK53 ZXY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK53 ZXY, 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 SK53 ZXY registered?

SK53 ZXY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SK53 ZXY safe to buy?

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