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BG53 EUN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,455 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body general all over corrosion (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills have signs of repairs and undersealed

signs of repairs, seam sealer and undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2018 100,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body general all over corrosion (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills have signs of repairs and undersealed

Fail 9 Jan 2018 100,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and lower wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis area by engine mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and lower wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area inc components corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,500 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to outer sill/wheel arch areas but not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to underbody prescribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

corrosion to wheel arches but not resulting in any sharp edges at time of test

parking brake just met requirements

prescribed areas tested using correct methods of thumb pressure and corrosion assessment tool

suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,339 miles

CORROSION TO OUTERSILLS PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WING PANEL DAMAGED

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,400 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,635 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 68,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf foglight inop

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,387 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,268 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,209 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 EUN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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