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BG53 ETT

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,088 mi
Last recorded98,088 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ETT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,088 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 98,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,433 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 87,433 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,190 miles

lots off corrosion to underbody

Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,190 miles

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

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

lots off corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 58,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,373 miles

offside rear light unit damage

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jan 2010 40,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear light unit damage

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,938 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 35,544 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,544 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 22,028 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BG53 ETT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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