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BG03 FZM

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,585 mi
Last recorded90,585 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 90,585 miles

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

near side outer sill and floor corroded

off side outer sill and floor corroded

under tray in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,033 miles

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

corrosion on underbody in places

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

rear exhaust join corroded...inside of front brake discs corroded...corrosion on underbody components

wipers splitting

Fail 15 Oct 2013 82,033 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on underbody in places

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

offside front tyre tread worn low..no tread on inside of tyre

rear exhaust join corroded...inside of front brake discs corroded...corrosion on underbody components

wipers splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,968 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 59,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2011 59,115 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 45,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,705 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,703 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre worn and cracked in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,599 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BG03 FZM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG03 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

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

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