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YK03 ZAR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,405 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 118,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,119 miles

all 4 tyres low inner edge

inner osf wing corroded

osr lamp cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,981 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 84,600 miles

front and rear discs pitted

osr light cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,588 miles

osr lamp unit cracked

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2009 60,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,559 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 54,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,913 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,818 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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YK03 ZAR 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 YK03 ZAR, 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 YK03 ZAR registered?

YK03 ZAR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YK03 ZAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 ZAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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