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YD53 TFO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,557 mi
Last recorded44,557 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TFO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,557 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 44,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing near top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,913 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 patches under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing 2 spots (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 37,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing 2 spots (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,326 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 35,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 30,378 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,474 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,423 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

corrosion to chassis and suspension

o/s/r anti roll bar link boot split

slight binding on n/s/r wheel

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,423 miles

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)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

corrosion to chassis and suspension

o/s/r anti roll bar link boot split

slight binding on n/s/r wheel

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,285 miles

corrosion underside suspension components and chassis

link play front and rear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,085 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,436 miles

extensive general corrosion to underside

rear pads worn

underside very dirty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,018 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,490 miles

extensive general corrosion to underside

rear pads worn

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,290 miles

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

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

light corrosion on all steering +suspension components

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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YD53 TFO 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 YD53 TFO, 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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YD53 TFO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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