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BJ03 VJC

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,371 miles

corrosion around - rear top spring cups/mounts,rear inner archs,rear inner sills,rear chassis,rear wheel archs,brake pipes,exhaust system..

movement in o/s/f and n/s/r drag links..alternator belt fraying..uneven wear on rear tyres..exhaust heat shield rattling/loose..

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

corrosion around - rear top spring cups/mounts,rear inner archs,rear inner sills,rear chassis,rear wheel archs,brake pipes,exhaust system..

movement in o/s/f and n/s/r drag links..alternator belt fraying..uneven wear on rear tyres..exhaust heat shield rattling/loose..

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil below minimum level (not on dipstick)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to underside

Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,717 miles

corrosion & pitting on front brake discs inner faces

light surface corrosion around underbody areas

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Apr 2012 46,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion & pitting on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,998 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 VJC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

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

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