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YY53 CJO

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,872 mi
Last recorded74,872 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,872 miles

Both brake pipes to front flexi hose corroded

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Exhaust is corroded

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

Front fog light lense missing

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Wing is damaged, distorted and corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 74,872 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)

Both brake pipes to front flexi hose corroded

Brake fluid level close to minimum

Exhaust is corroded

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

Front fog light lense missing

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wing is damaged, distorted and corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,378 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,045 miles

offside front fog light out

Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,045 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside front fog light out

Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,340 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TCS light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,451 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,460 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,954 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 CJO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY53 CJO, 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 CJO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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