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YY03 VLK

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VLK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 100,519 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,993 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2016 92,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,932 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 83,929 miles

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 83,877 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,842 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 74,835 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 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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,447 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2013 63,447 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,628 miles

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)

Pass 27 May 2011 40,542 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 30,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,865 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 26,767 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 22,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 13,552 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTY SCORED ON INSIDE

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 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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