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YG53 MOV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,001 mi
Last recorded51,001 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded-exhaust corroded-all tyres on limit-x2 front brake pipes corroded-front and rear brakes juddering-all links slight play-wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,019 miles

all welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

both front track rod end rubber boots deteriated-exhaust corroded-exhuaust mountings corroded-all anti roll bar links rubber boots perished and have slight play-all d bushes rubbers perished and have slight play-both inner and outter sills corroded

rear brake pads worn low-both inner rear chasis legs corroded-floor area corroded-both front chasis legs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2014 46,019 miles

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

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)

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

both front track rod end rubber boots deteriated-exhaust corroded-exhuaust mountings corroded-all anti roll bar links rubber boots perished and have slight play-all d bushes rubbers perished and have slight play-both inner and outter sills corroded

rear brake pads worn low-both inner rear chasis legs corroded-floor area corroded-both front chasis legs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,029 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012

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)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,796 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,405 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 24,999 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 18,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,166 miles

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

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 MOV 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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

YG53 MOV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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