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YB53 KGP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,587 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 114,587 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,419 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,419 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,211 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,105 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,605 miles

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)

both front discs slightly warped

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,723 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,962 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,410 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
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YB53 KGP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB53 KGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB53 KGP registered?

YB53 KGP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YB53 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB53 KGP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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