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YH03 PHZ

2003 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,185 mi
Last recorded102,185 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 PHZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 102,185 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 102,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,124 miles

damage to nearside rear wing and rear door

inner sills and floor edges front to rear corroded

nearside door mirror missing

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 90,124 miles

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damage to nearside rear wing and rear door

inner sills and floor edges front to rear corroded

nearside door mirror missing

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills very heavily corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,986 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,406 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 43,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,569 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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YH03 PHZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YH03 PHZ, 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 YH03 PHZ registered?

YH03 PHZ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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