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BG53 KPU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,207 mi
Last recorded119,207 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,207 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,963 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

floors & chassis corroded

front @rear inner wings corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front brake pipe & o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

o/s front lower arm bush split

o/s rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 109,933 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

floors & chassis corroded

front @rear inner wings corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front brake pipe & o/s n/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

o/s front lower arm bush split

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 86,059 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 86,058 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,606 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,542 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 28,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,549 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BG53 KPU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

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

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