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YT53 YGU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,318 miles

corrosion on front subframe / corrosion on o/s/f floor to sill

heavy corrosion on o/s/f chassie rail/ heavy corrosion on o/s/r chassie rail near subframe

repair done to o/s/f inner wing near engine mount / rear drop links

wheel arches corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front subframe / corrosion on o/s/f floor to sill

heavy corrosion on o/s/f chassie rail/ heavy corrosion on o/s/r chassie rail near subframe

repair done to o/s/f inner wing near engine mount / rear drop links

wheel arches corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,316 miles

Nearside Rear deep cracks in tread

Offside Rear deep cracks in tread

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,091 miles

N/S/R Outer pad loose in carrier.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,091 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Outer pad loose in carrier.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,495 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,449 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,245 miles

osf brake disc in poor condition

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,562 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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YT53 YGU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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