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BF03 YDS

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,497 mi
Last recorded141,497 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YDS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2019 141,497 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,923 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s front making noise (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 133,452 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 133,452 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 129,132 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,086 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 91,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2012 91,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,461 miles

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

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

some corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 67,236 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,806 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 51,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,184 miles

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 16,935 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front tyre 2mm on edges

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 YDS is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

BF03 YDS is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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