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2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 102,055 miles

engine light

traction control light on

Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,055 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated hand brake light on (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

engine light

traction control light on

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,774 miles

rear tyres worn low at inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 79,578 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded

NSF tyre perishing

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

Oil leak

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

Underneath of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,306 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

n/s parking brake efficiency low

n/s/r service brake efficiency low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 61,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 56,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,351 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 15,003 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EUR 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 75%.

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

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