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YB53 CBY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,523 mi
Last recorded81,523 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 CBY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 81,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

body work poor and rusty in places

both sides outer sills weak and rusty/bubbling [not gone through at time of test]

engine management light on

underbody corrosion to all areas

Fail 8 Dec 2017 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

body work poor and rusty in places

both sides outer sills weak and rusty/bubbling [not gone through at time of test]

engine management light on

underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,515 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper seating cup areas (2.4.C.3c)

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

body work rusty/dented in places

both sides outer sills/floor seams weak and rusty/bubbling [not gone through at time of test]

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

general under body corrosion to all areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism on brake caliper siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides and bald patches on inner edges (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper seating cup areas (2.4.C.3c)

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

body work rusty/dented in places

both sides outer sills/floor seams weak and rusty/bubbling [not gone through at time of test]

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

general under body corrosion to all areas

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,312 miles

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

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

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

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

body work rusty around rear wheel arch areas

nearside front brakes slight grabbing

offside rear handbrake low efforts and overall just legal at16%

offside rear of outer sill panel weak and rusty/bubbling

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,752 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

neraside front fog lamp broken

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,861 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,912 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight underbody corrosion in places

Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,959 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side repeater cracked

tyres cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2009 18,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side repeater cracked

tyres cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,641 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,555 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 12,555 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 5 Dec 2006 10,014 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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YB53 CBY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB53 CBY, 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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YB53 CBY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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