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YY53 CKV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 108,129 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,639 miles

partial sil covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2015 103,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

partial sil covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,869 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 98,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,482 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,402 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and cracked

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear arches rusty

rear discs and pads look poor

slight rear brake judder recorded

sump rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,402 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and cracked

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear arches rusty

rear discs and pads look poor

slight rear brake judder recorded

sump rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,626 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,626 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,414 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre inner edge misshapen [ flat spots.]

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 CKV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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