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BG53 ANU

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,963 mi
Last recorded133,963 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ANU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,963 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 133,963 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 124,060 miles

slight movement in rear antiroll bar bushes.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 124,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight movement in rear antiroll bar bushes.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear drop links slight play

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear drop links slight play

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr osr tyres cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr osr tyres outerwalls cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,215 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 73,191 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 59,482 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 59,473 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ANU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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