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BG53 ETO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 79,876 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 79,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,087 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 ETO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 ETO registered?

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

Is BG53 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ETO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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