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YY53 UFJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,241 mi
Last recorded80,241 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 80,241 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Fail 22 Jan 2013 80,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

EML light on

centre to rear exhaust corroded

slight wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,368 miles

nearside front wiper split to edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,368 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front wiper split to edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,145 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,163 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,504 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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YY53 UFJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UFJ, 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 UFJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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