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BF03 YBL

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,740 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 80,740 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Lower 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)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,575 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 3 Mar 2014 73,575 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

engine man light on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,701 miles

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

engine man light on

main beam light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,701 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine man light on

main beam light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,926 miles

front and reare brake discs worn

underside corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 62,799 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,799 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 53,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,863 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,731 miles

NOTE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR UNEVEN. O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,978 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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BF03 YBL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF03 YBL, 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 BF03 YBL registered?

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

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