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BG03 GBU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 93,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,157 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 25 Nov 2016 86,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill under car very rust

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under inner wheel arch and sill end (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear inner sill under car very rust

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,614 miles

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

rear inner and outer sill ends very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,843 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 75,843 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat n/s/r

Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat n/s/r

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,625 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,666 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,666 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,327 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 GBU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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