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BJ03 YBV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 YBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2013 89,365 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 84,437 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,880 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,749 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,262 miles

centre & rear exhaust sections starting to corrode.

front & rear number plates starting to de-laminate.

front tyres worn on edges - recommend replace.

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly.

rear tyres starting to wear on edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,345 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,060 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YBV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

BJ03 YBV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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