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YK53 ENR

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,787 mi
Last recorded121,787 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 ENR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 121,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 96,212 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,375 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,057 miles

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded ( not excessive )

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,047 miles

Front 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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YK53 ENR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue 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 YK53 ENR, 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 YK53 ENR registered?

YK53 ENR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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