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YH03 YHA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YHA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,330 miles

vehicle completely undersealed underneath including brake/fuel pipes/sills

Fail 23 Jul 2016 126,328 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (5.2.6)

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

vehicle completely undersealed underneath including brake/fuel pipes/sills

Fail 8 Jul 2016 126,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 126,207 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front/sill back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front/sill back (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 83,560 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,755 miles

advise both front tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,629 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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YH03 YHA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

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

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