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BC03 DHE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,698 mi
Last recorded60,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 DHE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,698 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,223 miles

general under floor corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general under floor corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,710 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,700 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,824 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f top mount bearing noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,038 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 39,038 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,334 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 30,331 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,352 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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BC03 DHE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BC03 DHE, 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 BC03 DHE registered?

BC03 DHE is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is BC03 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 DHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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