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YT53 YGL

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,003 mi
Last recorded124,003 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YGL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 124,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2015 124,003 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 118,251 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 108,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tyre close to wear bar

Pass 16 May 2012 96,738 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 85,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,475 miles

Offside rear caliper has slight dampness

Pass 13 May 2009 63,932 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front outer tyre wall split/cracking

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 51,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,729 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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YT53 YGL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT53 YGL, 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 YT53 YGL registered?

YT53 YGL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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