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YJ03 YRH

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YRH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,886 miles

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

both rear drop sills corroded

front cross member corroded

rear cross member corroded

surface corrosion floor section

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,245 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,231 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,579 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,579 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YJ03 YRH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJ03 YRH, 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 YJ03 YRH registered?

YJ03 YRH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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