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BG53 EPO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming on inner and outer sills, covers fitted obscuring full inspection of sills

Pass 7 Sep 2016 119,757 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 119,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,623 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 115,619 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,504 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 103,431 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,800 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 62,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,349 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 36,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,908 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
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BG53 EPO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

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

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