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YT53 YHA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,233 mi
Last recorded52,233 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 YHA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 52,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor to sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor to sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion front to rear in multiple places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch near engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion front to rear in multiple places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,838 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 50,824 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 5 Oct 2014 49,043 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 49,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,572 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,373 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,955 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,193 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 YHA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT53 YHA, 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 YHA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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