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YJ53 LZG

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,788 mi
Last recorded113,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LZG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,788 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 113,787 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 107,056 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 107,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,744 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,583 miles

ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT IN FLOORPANN/S +O/S INNER SILLS +CHASSIS BOX SECTIONS AT REAR.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,269 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 68,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,597 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,592 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,664 miles

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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YJ53 LZG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ53 LZG, 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 YJ53 LZG registered?

YJ53 LZG is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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