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SY53 OJZ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OJZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,732 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,732 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,634 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 55,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,451 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES ARE WATER DAMAGED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY53 OJZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SY53 OJZ, 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 SY53 OJZ registered?

SY53 OJZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SY53 OJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 OJZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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