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YB53 KWD

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,815 mi
Last recorded99,815 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 99,815 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,526 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,145 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,250 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,250 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,121 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 64,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,614 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,155 miles

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

one bulb off in centre brake lamp.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,882 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 KWD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

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

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