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YH53 BXG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,741 mi
Last recorded64,741 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 BXG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 64,741 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,993 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 56,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,401 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,018 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,929 miles

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

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,270 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,911 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres perished and fronts worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,694 miles

offside front inner surface of disc is heavely scored

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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YH53 BXG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH53 BXG, 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 YH53 BXG registered?

YH53 BXG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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