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BG53 EUJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,949 mi
Last recorded84,949 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,949 miles

EML on

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,927 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

EML on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,099 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corrding

corrosion around offside front top strut mount

Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,033 miles

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

engine man. light is on

offside wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2012 61,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

a.b.s light was on at begining of test but turned of towards the end and did not relight

aftermarket brake pedal fitted rubbers missing but holes there for anti slip

slight corrosion to nearside inner rear sill

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,380 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,193 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 EUJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

BG53 EUJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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