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BJ53 ZYA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,812 mi
Last recorded77,812 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 77,812 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 77,812 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 74,361 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 72,566 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 70,259 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 70,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,296 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 65,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,043 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,651 miles

1,Offside front tyre bald at inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 52,643 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1,Offside front tyre bald at inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f inner arch corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,494 miles

1,Offside front fog lamp not working.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,850 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2008 32,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,150 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 ZYA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZYA, 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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BJ53 ZYA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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