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YC53 GJA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,195 mi
Last recorded143,195 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GJA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,195 miles

BOTH rear anti-roll bar drop links have been fabricated/welded

drivers door mirror broken, repaired with tape

engine has a miss fire

exhaust slightly smokey

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2010 143,194 miles

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

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

BOTH rear anti-roll bar drop links have been fabricated/welded

drivers door mirror broken, repaired with tape

engine has a miss fire

exhaust slightly smokey

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 111,233 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 77,595 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear nearside flexible brake hose clip missing (Temp repair at VTS)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 57,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,508 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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YC53 GJA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC53 GJA, 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 YC53 GJA registered?

YC53 GJA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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