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BG53 EPU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,548 mi
Last recorded89,548 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 89,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,836 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 79,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,923 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,920 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,144 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BG53 EPU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

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

Is BG53 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 EPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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