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BG03 GAX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,682 mi
Last recorded133,682 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 133,682 miles

Both inner sills & most suspension components corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 133,682 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills & most suspension components corroded.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 132,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 132,990 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 129,134 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 129,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,575 miles

General under body & suspension corrosion.

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

Very bad engine oil leak from sump due to corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,967 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

Engine oil leaking from corroded sump.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Slight corrosion at N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills & rear cross member.

Slight play in steering rack at O/S joint.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 121,967 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

Engine oil leaking from corroded sump.

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Slight corrosion at N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills & rear cross member.

Slight play in steering rack at O/S joint.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 119,635 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,635 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S/F inner washer jet weak & alignment poor-rectified

Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,384 miles

O/S/F inner washer jet weak & alignment poor-rectified

Pass 14 Mar 2007 75,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,545 miles

both frontbrake discs inner rusty---

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 GAX 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 60%.

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

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