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YK53 ENU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,114 mi
Last recorded118,114 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,114 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded around top suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (floor area) corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (floor area) corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch is corroded around top suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre is worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump is corroded and leaking oil ()

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 105,275 miles

Offside Outer cill area damaged

Oil leak sump corroded ()

outer wheel arches corroded pass and advise

Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area /suspension (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg area corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Outer cill area damaged

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

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

outer wheel arches corroded pass and advise

Pass 8 Dec 2015 94,936 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 94,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,457 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 68,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,674 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,586 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs rusty.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,255 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,255 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ENU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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