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YB53 DCV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,794 mi
Last recorded93,794 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,794 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES HAVE DETORIATED ON THE LAMINATE

INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE WEAK

REAR ROLL BAR LINKS ARE WORN

REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS ARE WEAK FROM CORROSION

Fail 1 Feb 2018 93,794 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES HAVE DETORIATED ON THE LAMINATE

INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE WEAK

REAR ROLL BAR LINKS ARE WORN

REAR WHEEL ARCH AREAS ARE WEAK FROM CORROSION

Pass 14 Feb 2017 83,450 miles

both rear tyres are on the minimum legal limit and have just passed mot.

meta brake pipes are pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,450 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres are on the minimum legal limit and have just passed mot.

meta brake pipes are pitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,806 miles

front brake discs are pitted

offside outer body sill is cooroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,628 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,672 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,234 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,919 miles

Power steering fluid under vehicle but cannot locate source of leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

crack in nearside rear tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,616 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 19,616 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 14,394 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 DCV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

YB53 DCV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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