MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear under side complet has corroded and holes (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing panel has corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing panel has corroded (6.1.B.2)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leaks
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Inner Body Has Slight Corrosion Both Sides
Under Body Corrosion
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Corrosion Under body
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement RAER (2.4.G.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion O/S N/R Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Both O/S N/S Sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion Under body
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion O/S N/R Chassis (6.1.B.2)
Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Both O/S N/S Sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
radiator in poor condition
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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
radiator in poor condition
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn /corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTY SCORED ON INSIDE
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY03 VLK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 YY03 VLK, 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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YY03 VLK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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