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YA53 PLX

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,429 mi
Last recorded58,429 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 PLX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,429 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,880 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 44,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside rear quarter (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,718 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 33,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 33,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,553 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,551 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2010 31,815 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 29,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 25,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,697 miles

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

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

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 PLX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

YA53 PLX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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