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VK53 YZV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,433 mi
Last recorded78,433 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YZV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,034 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,840 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 64,477 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,075 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 62,024 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inne wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 58,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 18,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 17,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 14,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 12,471 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,280 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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VK53 YZV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK53 YZV, 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

How do I check the history of VK53 YZV?

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What year was VK53 YZV registered?

VK53 YZV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VK53 YZV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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