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YG53 MKN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,417 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,145 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,184 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,542 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,348 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,701 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,618 miles

offside rear tyre has cut across tread,not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 24 Aug 2006 7,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 MKN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG53 MKN, 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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What year was YG53 MKN registered?

YG53 MKN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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