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YP03 YPE

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YPE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust hangers broke but still adequately supported

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013
Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,392 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,001 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,596 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,247 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,828 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
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YP03 YPE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YP03 YPE, 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 YP03 YPE registered?

YP03 YPE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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