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YD03 SVL

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear strut top mountings /areas showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 8 Jun 2015 84,883 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear strut top mountings /areas showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,045 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 74,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

engine misfireing !

Fail 6 May 2014 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,128 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,308 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 56,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 46,860 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,860 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,644 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 18,011 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,878 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YD03 SVL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YD03 SVL, 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 YD03 SVL registered?

YD03 SVL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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