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BJ53 ZXR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,169 mi
Last recorded42,169 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 42,169 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,251 miles

corrosion on n/s/r sill

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all drop links ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 37,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all drop links ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,180 miles

slight bulge o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,731 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 34,731 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 19,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,334 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
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BJ53 ZXR 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 88.9%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 ZXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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