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BG53 ETZ

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,138 mi
Last recorded133,138 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ETZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear ARB links and offside front ARB link covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame mounting areas and rear structure areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arms front mounting areas and both rear sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,424 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both front and rear inner sills / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower suspension front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear suspension sub-frame mounting areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 113,240 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,529 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 99,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,126 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 89,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,257 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,936 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,038 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 ETZ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

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

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