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YY53 MZF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,342 mi
Last recorded79,342 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MZF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,342 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres are cracking

Front wipers are poor

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm + bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre o/s/f tyre is worn to 3 mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Light corrosion to under vehicle

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

OSR Tyre cracked/ splitting

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,921 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,919 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 23,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 MZF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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