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BJ53 YHX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,680 mi
Last recorded161,680 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 161,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 154,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 149,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 146,573 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 146,573 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

WELD REPAIR TO OSF INNER WING DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE GOOD PENETRATION AND BOTTOM CORNER NOT WELDED==UNDER ARCH BY WELD REPAIR SUPPORT BRKT REQ WELDING

as per previous advises

Fail 5 Oct 2010 146,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BATTERY CORRODING==EXH JOINTS CORRODING==OIL LOEAK==SMALL PIN HOLE OS CV BOOT==SLIGHT LIFTING IN REAR TYRES

Pass 29 Sep 2009 139,721 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 139,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

HORN POOR==OIL LEAK==REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED==FR TYRES 2MM REQ TRACK==REAR DISCS WORN PADS APPEAR LOW

Pass 19 Sep 2008 118,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 96,010 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 96,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,088 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f sidelight tapped on

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 YHX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ53 YHX, 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 BJ53 YHX registered?

BJ53 YHX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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