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YY03 SFX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,636 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corrode, also the underfloor to sill areas front to rear corroding

rear brake discs corroded & pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,705 miles

offside rear antiroll bar drop link bar balljoint has slight play

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,800 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,800 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 72,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,656 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear antiroll bar link rod has slight play in it

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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YY03 SFX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY03 SFX, 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 YY03 SFX registered?

YY03 SFX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is YY03 SFX safe to buy?

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