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BG53 EFU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EFU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,796 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,747 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,159 miles

N/S front tyre perished

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 66,134 miles

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

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

N/S front tyre perished

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,128 miles

Both sills corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2014 63,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both sills corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,730 miles

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,346 miles

handbrake cables not fully returning

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,657 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 41,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,738 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight engine missfire on initial acceleration take up

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,341 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 22,337 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EFU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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