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YK03 YAN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 YAN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,869 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,930 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,930 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 57,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,285 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

underbody and sill corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight underbody and sill corrosion at rear but not excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,481 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight underbody and sill corrosion at rear but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,318 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,170 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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YK03 YAN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK03 YAN, 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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YK03 YAN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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