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BG53 GPY

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,073 mi
Last recorded58,073 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,073 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,044 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSF brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,990 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing corroding, may soon need welding.

rear pads very low.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,464 miles

Both front tyres getting low, but o/s/f BALD on inner edge.

Both rear pads low.

N/S/R tyre BADLY PERISHING/SPLITTING around outer tread.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,588 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 49,428 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

advise: both front tyres low/bald on inner edges.

advise: n/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,471 miles

advise: Both rear pads getting low, but ok.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,191 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise: o/r wheel rim inner edge is damaged and should be serviced soon.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,904 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,346 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 28,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GPY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GPY, 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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What year was BG53 GPY registered?

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

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