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BJ53 CVD

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,257 mi
Last recorded109,257 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 CVD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,257 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member slight corrision (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal slight corrision (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 106,266 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side's (2.5.B.2b)

oil fouling

Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,259 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal both side's (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side's (2.5.B.2b)

oil fouling

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front brake application slightly uneven

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

off side hand brake req att

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2014 91,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front brakes worn

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2014 87,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,936 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 52,464 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2010 47,966 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 4 May 2009 42,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 36,182 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 May 2007 30,103 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,960 miles

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

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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BJ53 CVD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ53 CVD, 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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BJ53 CVD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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