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YY53 MZE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MZE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,939 miles

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,939 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

parking brake efficiency only just reached requirements 16%

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,284 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both front floors

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 55,280 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both front floors

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,910 miles

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,662 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,684 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 40,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,700 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
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YY53 MZE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY53 MZE, 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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YY53 MZE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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