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BJ53 ZXL

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,568 miles

advise heavy rust on floor also on offside front chassis and offside rear chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,284 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres poor

General corrosion to all areas

Imbalance on rear axle

Pass 18 Sep 2012 79,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded much hidden by underseal maybe exposed when repaired

General corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,570 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,277 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,733 miles

nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

osf tyre cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,418 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2007 44,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,417 miles

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

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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BJ53 ZXL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

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

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