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BF03 YBH

2003 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,854 mi
Last recorded83,854 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YBH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

nearside / offside outer sills corroded at rear

nearside / offside rear chassis and various front / rear suspension components corroded

nearside / offside rear inner quarter panels corroded

nearside front wheel arch bubbling with corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch bubbling with corrosion

offside rear wheel arch bubbling with corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting inner sill / wheel ach (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting inner sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

nearside / offside rear chassis and various front / rear suspension components corroded

nearside / offside rear inner quarter panels corroded

nearside front wheel arch bubbling with corrosion

offside rear wheel arch bubbling with corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,517 miles

Offside Rear rear strut small leak.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (2.4.A.3)

n/s o/s rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

various rear suspension bushes deterioted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 56,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

various rear suspension bushes deterioted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,841 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,775 miles

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

corroded clamp at rear box

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,982 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,032 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BF03 YBH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BF03 YBH, 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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BF03 YBH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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