MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed.. close to suspension bush mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective degraded / hazy / yellowing on both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody Heavily Corroded
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody Heavily Corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both side, anti roll bar showing evidence of fouling suspension arm
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear both side, anti roll bar showing evidence of fouling suspension arm
Rear anti-roll bar touches rear suspension arms.
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear anti-roll bar touches rear suspension arms.
Rear brake application slightly uneven
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear anti-roll bar touches rear suspension arms.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT VERY COROADED & WEAK
Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL 34CM FROM FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT (6.1.A.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted FOULING ANTI ROLL BAR (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted FOULING ANTI ROLL BAR (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT VERY COROADED & WEAK
Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL 34CM FROM FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT (6.1.A.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear roll bar seated very close to the rear suspension arms
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front brake slightly binding, and will require attention in the near future
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front lower floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust joint corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front lower floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel but ok for mot test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
both front brake discs are corroding on inner surface
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YP53 VCL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 YP53 VCL, 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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YP53 VCL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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