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YJ53 LZU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,678 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,678 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,457 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre side wall kerbed

oil sump corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,145 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,704 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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YJ53 LZU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ53 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

YJ53 LZU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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