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BG53 EOY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,770 mi
Last recorded121,770 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 121,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,685 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 85,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,932 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,645 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,644 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)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,483 miles

nearside and offside front floors poor condition

nearside and offside sills poor condition

nearside front tyre outer wall poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,481 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside and offside front floors poor condition

nearside and offside sills poor condition

nearside front tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,895 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,895 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 549,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,319 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
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BG53 EOY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

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

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