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SY53 ZDW

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ZDW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,608 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 56,607 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,489 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,104 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,732 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,713 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,296 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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SY53 ZDW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY53 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

SY53 ZDW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is SY53 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 ZDW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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