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BG03 GBF

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,644 mi
Last recorded154,644 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GBF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 151,554 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

damage to o/s/f chassis

n/s/f tyre side walls perished but not showing ply or cords

n/s/rear sill backing panels corroded

o/s and n/s rear sill closing panels corroded

o/s/f tyre side walls perished but not showing ply or cords

o/s/rear sill backing panels corroded

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Sep 2013 151,546 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

damage to o/s/f chassis

n/s/f tyre side walls perished but not showing ply or cords

n/s/rear sill backing panels corroded

o/s and n/s rear sill closing panels corroded

o/s/f tyre side walls perished but not showing ply or cords

o/s/rear sill backing panels corroded

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 21 Nov 2011 146,398 miles

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

both front brake discs very corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 145,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,671 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 117,671 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (wheel alignment?)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 98,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,596 miles

both front disc`s are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,388 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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BG03 GBF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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