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BG53 KRE

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,111 mi
Last recorded95,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 95,111 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 95,111 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,851 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,781 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,424 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,418 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 17 Aug 2010 53,303 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,745 miles

inner face of both front brake discs slightly pitted.

slight fluctuation in both front brake efforts.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,569 miles

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

inner faces of both front brake discs deteriorating.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,136 miles

deteriation to n/s rear tyre

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 KRE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

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

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