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SK53 ZYN

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 ZYN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,449 miles

Nearside Rear Outer disc face

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner face

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer disc face

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner face

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake disc stone gaurds corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,029 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,029 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 81,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 74,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,890 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 53,128 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,128 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,203 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre worn outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,202 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edges

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,152 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,887 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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SK53 ZYN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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