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YA52 VFH

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,674 mi
Last recorded111,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VFH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,674 miles

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads low

Front cross member area has slght corrosion

N/S inner sill area slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre side wall has slight cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F inner body has some corrosion

O/S/R lens damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 111,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads low

Front cross member area has slght corrosion

N/S inner sill area slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre side wall has slight cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F inner body has some corrosion

O/S/R lens damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,395 miles

both rear anti roll bar links have slight wear

front and rear number plate deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

fuel pipes corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 66,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 66,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 60,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,129 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 VFH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

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

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