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WJ53 YKO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YKO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside floors/inner sills

Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,551 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside floors/inner sills

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,653 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,675 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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,144 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,607 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 10 Sep 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,742 miles

SECURITY OF CHILD-SEAT.

partial examination of n/s/r adult seat-belt.(child-seat fitted).

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,260 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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WJ53 YKO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ53 YKO, 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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WJ53 YKO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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