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YH03 YKS

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 YKS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 118,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 118,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 104,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect offside & nearside rear seat belts due to child seats x 2 fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 104,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect offside & nearside rear seat belts due to child seats x 2 fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2012 100,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 100,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 95,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,402 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 YKS is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

YH03 YKS is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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