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YD03 SVA

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 SVA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,387 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met, may soon require attention

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 106,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor to back of wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, may soon require attention

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,536 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,562 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 27,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,490 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 16,486 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,352 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,300 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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YD03 SVA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD03 SVA, 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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YD03 SVA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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