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YH03 FRL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FRL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 98,295 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear number plates using small lettering of acceptable height

front floor pans corroded

inner sills corroded

sills corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 98,154 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear number plates using small lettering of acceptable height

front floor pans corroded

inner sills corroded

sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 85,481 miles

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

damage to windscreen outside zone 'a'

hid headlamp bulbs fitted

lettering on number plates slightly smaller than srandard

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 9 May 2012 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

damage to windscreen outside zone 'a'

hid headlamp bulbs fitted

lettering on number plates slightly smaller than srandard

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 1 May 2012 85,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

after market HID headlamp conversion fitted

corrosion forming in both door sill lips

lettering on number plates smaller than standard

brakes dangerous

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,262 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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YH03 FRL 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 66.7%.

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 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 YH03 FRL, 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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YH03 FRL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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