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BJ03 VHT

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,390 mi
Last recorded33,390 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VHT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 33,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,584 miles

Offside Rear light broken

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2016 32,584 miles

Offside Rear light broken

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,686 miles

both floor eges corroding

offside rear lens damaged and taped over

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,895 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDERSIDE OF VECHILE CORRODING

Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,895 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDERSIDE OF VECHILE CORRODING

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,394 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2013 30,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,802 miles

clutch operation high

Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,346 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

uneven wear offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,346 miles

uneven wear offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,166 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,197 miles

near side front tyre becoming close to limit.

near side rear tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,399 miles

offside rear light broken

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 14,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

chip in screen out side of zone a less than 10mm both front tyres close to limit and sidewalls cracked n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2006 5,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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BJ03 VHT is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHT, 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 BJ03 VHT registered?

BJ03 VHT is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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