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SV53 YDX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YDX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,054 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,163 miles

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)

exhaust well rusted /no leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust well rusted /no leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,305 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 68,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 62,248 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,787 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,786 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,687 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,932 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,864 miles

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
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SV53 YDX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SV53 YDX, 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 SV53 YDX registered?

SV53 YDX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 YDX safe to buy?

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