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YP53 VCL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

67,380 mi
Last recorded67,380 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VCL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 67,380 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 62,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 62,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,048 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 56,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,931 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 54,930 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,562 miles

Rear anti-roll bar touches rear suspension arms.

Pass 8 May 2019 50,038 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,616 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,616 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,249 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,249 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,407 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 40,322 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,848 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 16,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 12,542 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 12,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,349 miles

both front brake discs are corroding on inner surface

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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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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