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BG53 EUL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,022 mi
Last recorded198,022 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 198,022 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 198,022 miles

Engine management light stays on.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 184,636 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 184,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 169,949 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 153,841 miles

Engine management light stays on.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 153,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Engine management light stays on.

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,761 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 133,758 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,263 miles

handbrake travel high

offside front fog lamp lense broken

Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded in places

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge

offside front fog lamp lense broken

rear fog lamp illuminated on when reverse gear is selected

Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on front brake discs inner face & fluctuation on front brakes to

nearside front wiper split

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 EUL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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