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YB53 DCF

2003 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 DCF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2014 68,517 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust joints badly corroded

rear brake discs badly worped

under body corrossion

Pass 15 Jun 2013 65,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,750 miles

both wipers worn

under body corrossion

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,766 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 53,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and very loe on outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,411 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and very loe on outside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,214 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 50,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,003 miles

Front discs deteriorating.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YB53 DCF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DCF, 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 YB53 DCF registered?

YB53 DCF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is YB53 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 DCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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