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BF03 YDT

2003 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,123 mi
Last recorded59,123 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YDT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 59,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 46,671 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 33,542 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 23,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,706 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 18,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 13,681 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 YDT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

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

Is BF03 YDT safe to buy?

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