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YM03 KHU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 KHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SIDE SEAL WEAK

SUMP CORRODED

under body has corrosion in several areas

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SIDE SEAL WEAK

under body has corrosion in several areas

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRACK ROD BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2022 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR TRACK ROD BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 69,388 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 69,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed rack arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner + outer sills corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,302 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,016 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 39,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 36,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 34,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 28,937 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,274 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,754 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,585 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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YM03 KHU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YM03 KHU, 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 YM03 KHU registered?

YM03 KHU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is YM03 KHU safe to buy?

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