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BG03 OAW

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OAW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 96,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,827 miles

both front brake discs going black and worn

o.s.r. chassis corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs going black and worn

o.s.r. chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,070 miles

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

corrosion o.s.f. wheel arch under bonnet

handbrake effort getting low

sorface corrosion o.s.r. chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,512 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,511 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,692 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gator split o.s.f. antiroll dar drop link

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,129 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,505 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 17,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OAW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

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

Is BG03 OAW safe to buy?

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