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YE53 HFM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,085 mi
Last recorded83,085 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HFM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,085 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,079 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor to sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis at rear subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,770 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,770 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear under wings to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on walls also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on wall also (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear under wings to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on walls also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on wall also (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 57,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,444 miles

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

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,041 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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YE53 HFM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE53 HFM, 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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YE53 HFM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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