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YM03 MLK

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,196 mi
Last recorded94,196 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 MLK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 94,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 86,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,242 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f floor has hole due to corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r sill/inner wheel arch has hole due to corrosion(near rear seat belt mounting) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r boot floor has hole due to corrosion(near subframe/suspension mounting) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r sill/inner wheel arch has a hole due to corrosion(near seat belt mounting) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s/f floor chassis rail corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak oil leak from sump pan ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,273 miles

Offside Rear Inner lower arch corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,329 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,527 miles

advise both front tyre treads worn on inner and outer edges(close to legal limit)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 66,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise both front tyre treads worn on inner and outer edges(close to legal limit)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,666 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 55,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,379 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 MLK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YM03 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

YM03 MLK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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