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BJ03 VHW

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 VHW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,051 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 15,051 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2011 12,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 10,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 6,542 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
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BJ03 VHW is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

BJ03 VHW is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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