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YH53 CSO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,492 mi
Last recorded81,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,492 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,255 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake shows signs of bindind although seems free currently service is advised

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Jan 2011 61,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,328 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,318 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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YH53 CSO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 CSO registered?

YH53 CSO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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