MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Outer cill area damaged
Oil leak sump corroded ()
outer wheel arches corroded pass and advise
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
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
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.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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