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BG03 OBL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,876 mi
Last recorded108,876 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,876 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 103,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,683 miles

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

damage to o/s/.f bumper

Fail 30 Mar 2013 97,683 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to o/s/.f bumper

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,603 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,373 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,761 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 OBL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

BG03 OBL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BG03 OBL safe to buy?

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