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YG53 MKM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,194 mi
Last recorded62,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 MKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,194 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sills starting to corrod , offside rear more so (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,475 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 57,475 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,763 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear trye close to legal limit 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,948 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 12 Sep 2009 36,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 25,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,273 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
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YG53 MKM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG53 MKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG53 MKM registered?

YG53 MKM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is YG53 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 MKM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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