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AK53 YZR

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,113 mi
Last recorded89,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YZR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,113 miles

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Noisey

Sump Oil Pan Corroded/Slightly Leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2013 89,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Noisey

Sump Oil Pan Corroded/Slightly Leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,496 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 76,489 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,159 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust bracket insecure front.

Front suspension mounts corroded.

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

OSF arch corroded

Play/wear in link arms

Sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 74,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust bracket insecure front.

Front suspension mounts corroded.

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

OSF arch corroded

Play/wear in link arms

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,023 miles

Brake wear indicator on.

Front brake imbalance 24%.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,742 miles

nearside rear outer sill has damage

Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,742 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear outer sill has damage

Pass 15 Jul 2008 50,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,720 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,720 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,287 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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AK53 YZR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK53 YZR, 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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What year was AK53 YZR registered?

AK53 YZR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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