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BG53 FWV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,678 mi
Last recorded39,678 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,763 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 33,720 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL AREAS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 32,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OSR OUTER SILL AREA

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,704 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 26,412 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES PARTIALLY CORRODED

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,713 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 21,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,094 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACINGS DETERIORATED

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,330 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,341 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 FWV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 FWV registered?

BG53 FWV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 FWV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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