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BG53 KPA

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,007 mi
Last recorded104,007 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KPA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,007 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front engine oil leak

Front windscreen as chip in zone b

Rear both rear outer arches have excessive corrosion but no Sharpe edges

Rear rear back box has leak

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,838 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

slight corrosion becoming evident on underbody

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,494 miles

offside rear brake binding

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,174 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,962 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,863 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,312 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,947 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 KPA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 KPA, 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 KPA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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