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YA53 PKZ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,063 mi
Last recorded94,063 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 PKZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2016 94,063 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to all areas under body

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,574 miles

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

condition of exhaust system

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2015 89,574 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

condition of exhaust system

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,038 miles

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

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rails

Corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,259 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,727 miles

nearside front wheel is slighlty binding

nearside rear wheel is slighlty binding

Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,450 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 583,398 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,335 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 44,335 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,273 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YA53 PKZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PKZ, 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 YA53 PKZ registered?

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

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