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BJ53 ZXN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,777 mi
Last recorded95,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,777 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficency test at 17%

under side of car very rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer cill rusted & holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear parking brake only just passed brake efficency test at 17%

under side of car very rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2017 95,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch rusted (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed & very rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody rusting

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,372 miles

Nearside Rear perished & cracking

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

general under body rusting

Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear perished & cracking

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

general under body rusting

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,195 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,857 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 66,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,660 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,342 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,653 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,450 miles

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BJ53 ZXN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

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

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