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YE03 OHT

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,580 mi
Last recorded133,580 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 OHT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine managment light remains on after start up

Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly worn. both inner sills rusty. both rear outer wheel arches rusty. both rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play. o/s outer sill covered with sealants can not assess, n/s outer sill rusty.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 123,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly worn. both inner sills rusty. both rear outer wheel arches rusty. both rear anti-roll bar linkages slight play. o/s outer sill covered with sealants can not assess, n/s outer sill rusty.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,009 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 116,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,120 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,120 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 81,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,878 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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YE03 OHT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE03 OHT, 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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YE03 OHT is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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