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BG53 AMK

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AMK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 131,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 125,611 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 113,365 miles

Rear exhaust flange deteriorating.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 113,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust flange deteriorating.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 101,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,774 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,774 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,326 miles

advise nearside front wiper blade split on edge

advise surface corrossion started on the under side of vehicle

advise very slight wear started in both front and both rear droplinks

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,040 miles

both rear inner lower sill areas are rusty

nearside front tyre centre tread worn 6mm, inner/outer tread worn 4mm

offside front tyre centre tread worn 6mm, outer tread worn 4mm, inner tread worn smooth

offside rear outer lower sill area start rust

Fail 21 Sep 2011 78,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear inner lower sill areas are rusty

nearside front tyre centre tread worn 6mm, inner/outer tread worn 4mm

offside front tyre centre tread worn 6mm, outer tread worn 4mm, inner tread worn smooth

offside rear outer lower sill area start rust

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,324 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 68,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 58,935 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sill area rusty

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

centre section of exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,789 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 48,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,249 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn/scaled

rear nearside tyre worn to 2mm

rear offside tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,249 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

both front brake discs are worn/scaled

rear nearside tyre worn to 2mm

rear offside tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Oct 2006 28,538 miles

front brake discs starting wear/pitting

front offside brake disc shows some distortion during RBT

Fail 4 Oct 2006 28,538 miles

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

both front brake discs show some wear/pitting

front offside brake discs shows some distortion during RBT

front offside tyre badly worn inner shoulder [change asap]

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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BG53 AMK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BG53 AMK, 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 BG53 AMK registered?

BG53 AMK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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