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BG03 FZK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,360 mi
Last recorded105,360 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FZK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,360 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,631 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 816,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,582 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 60,563 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,066 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 38,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,236 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 35,527 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,095 miles

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

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

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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BG03 FZK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG03 FZK, 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 BG03 FZK registered?

BG03 FZK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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