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YA53 PKV

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 PKV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,775 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 91,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,260 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 88,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,008 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,336 miles

FRONT PADS LOW.

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

REAR BRAKES SQUEEKING.

SLIGHT CRACKING BOTH REAR TYRES.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED /CLOSE TO LIMITS.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,384 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED / MAY NOT PASS MOT NEXT YEAR. NO OIL SHOWING ON ENGINE DIPSTICK. NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SCRUBBING OFF ON INSIDE EDGE/ SLIGHT CRACKING ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE/ BOTH REAR TYRES 2 TO 3MM.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,131 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE. OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,902 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE FRONT WINDSCREEN.FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED.

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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YA53 PKV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA53 PKV, 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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YA53 PKV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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