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BJ03 VJD

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,128 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 117,077 miles

general under body corrosion

wheel arcs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,584 miles

surface corrosion to both inner rear sills

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,385 miles

damage on bodywork and wheel trims

oil on engine g/box

rear tyres steping in treds

stone chips in screen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 90,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

stone chips in screen

damage on bodywork and wheel trims

oil on engine g/box

rear tyres steping in treds

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,193 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake pads wearing low

oil on engine g/box

stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,721 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,791 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,791 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sump leaking oil

Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sump leaking oil

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,570 miles

advise slight inbalance and distortoin to front brakes

strong advise insides of front discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,017 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 VJD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

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

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