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BF03 YBV

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 101,179 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. becoming weak (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 92,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. becoming weak (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,178 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 84,178 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 70,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,245 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 58,809 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake may soon require attention

Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,809 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

handbrake may soon require attention

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,666 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,263 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 24,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YBV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc 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 BF03 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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