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BG53 HTN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,319 mi
Last recorded89,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Nearside and offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside and offside rear chassis's corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,453 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Nearside and Offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management malfunction warning lamp on!

Nearside and Offside inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside and Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,899 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,351 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 34,453 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,142 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 25,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HTN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

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