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YJ53 ZVL

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,056 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 74,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,557 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 55,556 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,056 miles

off side front tyer

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 41,597 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,704 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,398 miles

off side & near side front discs

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,779 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,284 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 ZVL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YJ53 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

YJ53 ZVL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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