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BJ53 ZXG

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZXG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 131,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Aug 2013 131,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 126,207 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 126,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,424 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,122 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 95,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,657 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 ZXG is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

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

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