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BG03 GCV

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,102 mi
Last recorded63,102 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GCV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear 1/4 panel corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill corroded (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear 1/4 panel corroded (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,059 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs are rusty

offside and nearside rear quarter sections are corroded and the bottom

offside and nearside rear tyres are wearing inner edges and are deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2016 59,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear coil springs are rusty

offside and nearside rear quarter sections are corroded and the bottom

offside and nearside rear tyres are wearing inner edges and are deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,996 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,777 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 50,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,809 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,765 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs shows signs of overheating

front brake discs very corroded only braking on one third of brake disc

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,469 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,085 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 GCV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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