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BG53 DGV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,742 mi
Last recorded129,742 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DGV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 129,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body all (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both outer sills have been under sealed

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,586 miles

DRAG LINK GAITERS PERISHED

O/S/R/LIGHT LENS CRACKED

REAR DISC CORRODED

Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,359 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r light lense damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 119,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,588 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,537 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 111,464 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 111,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 99,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 89,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 82,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,004 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,520 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BG53 DGV 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 84.6%.

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 BG53 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG53 DGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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