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YE53 HFO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,205 mi
Last recorded60,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HFO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and on 1.6mm limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Inner sills, rear chassis and rear sub-frame corroding

Offside and nearside door mirrors slightly loose

Rear lower inner quarter panels corroded, not withing prescribed area

Rear tyres badly perished but have no visible cords at time of test

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 11 Nov 2014 53,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes showing signs of detoriation

all tyres showing signs of detoriation

car is showing signs of heavy corrosion

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r inner rear quarters corroded & holed

Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes showing signs of detoriation

all tyres showing signs of detoriation

car is showing signs of heavy corrosion

exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion

fluid on clutch master cylinder

n/s/r & o/s/r inner rear quarters corroded & holed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,633 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,633 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,350 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,591 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,772 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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YE53 HFO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 YE53 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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