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BG53 EBF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,218 mi
Last recorded37,218 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,218 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing in front of wheel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

O/S & N/S underside floor to sills corroded.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing in front of wheel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S rear strut tops corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Inner wing / strut top corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 37,147 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing in front of wheel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

O/S & N/S underside floor to sills corroded.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing in front of wheel. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S rear strut tops corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Inner wing / strut top corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,324 miles

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

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

O/S & N/S Rear inner wings corroded.

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,815 miles

O/S & N/S rear brake disc covers corroded.

O/S & N/S rear inner sills corroded.

O/S/F inner wing at top corroded.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 32,799 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut top (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened strut top (2.4.G.1)

O/S & N/S rear brake disc covers corroded.

O/S & N/S rear inner sills corroded.

O/S/F inner wing at top corroded.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,497 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,924 miles

O/S & N/S rear strut tops corroded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,027 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 EBF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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