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BG53 FNR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2018 89,739 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

headlight lenses deteriorated

nsr shock absorber worn (deflection)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,919 miles

o/s n/s rear body corroded and weak

o/s n/s rear chassis corroded badly

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded badly

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

o/s rear pads worn

sump corroded and damp

Fail 1 Feb 2017 85,919 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s n/s rear body corroded and weak

o/s n/s rear chassis corroded badly

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded badly

o/s n/s rear sills corroded

o/s rear pads worn

sump corroded and damp

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,656 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear anti roll bar d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion holes in rear wheel arch panels but not in a prescribed area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system very corroded

General underside corrosion

Sump very corroded

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat

Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,312 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,954 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,954 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs

Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,412 miles

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

rear discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,954 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 43,954 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,346 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,103 miles

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)

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 FNR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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