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YA52 NFG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,579 mi
Last recorded56,579 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 NFG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 56,579 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm inner bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm inner bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,367 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,854 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,408 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,967 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 8,454 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 7,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 7,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 6,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 4,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 4,202 miles

Handbrake close to maximum travel

Pass 17 Jan 2007 2,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 2,263 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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YA52 NFG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YA52 NFG, 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 YA52 NFG registered?

YA52 NFG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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