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BF03 YBP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 160,123 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated and minor leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 148,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 123,970 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)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

item corroding which is not within a prescribed area: front crossmember and chassis legs

Fail 18 Feb 2012 123,970 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 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)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

item corroding which is not within a prescribed area: front crossmember and chassis legs

Pass 12 Mar 2011 107,388 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,140 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 68,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on outer edges

Both rear wheel bearings sound noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2008 56,044 miles

offside rear antiroll bar link creaking

Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,355 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 33,355 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front discs corroded on inner brake surface

both front tyres worn low on tread and worn bald on inner edge

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 YBP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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