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AO03 YTJ

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,452 mi
Last recorded121,452 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YTJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 121,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leaks!

Fail 16 May 2016 121,284 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end/inner arch/underbody (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner arch/underbody (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/inner arch/underbody (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leaks!

Pass 28 May 2015 115,654 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 115,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,019 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 105,567 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 95,770 miles

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

brake pipe ends slightly corroded

engine light on

front chassis / lower rad mount corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills and floor corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres very worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and small cuts in tread and outer wall and worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,161 miles

chassis and sills corroding

exhaust corroding

rear brakes corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chassis and sills corroding

exhaust corroding

rear brakes corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,516 miles

engine warning light on

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,704 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,113 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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AO03 YTJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO03 YTJ, 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 AO03 YTJ registered?

AO03 YTJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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