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BJ03 VHP

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 116,229 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 116,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner part of the side seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 108,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 78,207 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 73,030 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on exhaust system.

vehicle has been stood.

vehicle has slight corrosion underside.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind from nearside rear brake

vehicle pulls to the left

vehicle underside rusty and sills rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind from nearside rear brake

vehicle pulls to the left

vehicle underside rusty and sills rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,245 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 69,245 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,153 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 57,003 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,408 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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BJ03 VHP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ03 VHP, 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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BJ03 VHP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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