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BG53 KOA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 56,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front floor pans corroded

NS Body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle corroded every where

Fail 1 Oct 2018 56,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas & inner wheel arch ( front to rear sill areas) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill areas & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill areas & inner wheel arch ( front to rear sill areas) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL OF VEHICLE UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively hot to touch (1.2.1 (f))

near and and offside of vehicle underside corroded and holed not yet within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind.

Rear suspension prescribed area has slight corrosion. Nearside rear and offside rear.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind.

Rear suspension prescribed area has slight corrosion. Nearside rear and offside rear.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill/arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill/arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,485 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,174 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 KOA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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