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BK03 UBL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,882 mi
Last recorded84,882 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2016 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outter sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,963 miles

Front brake pad wear.

Engine - drive belt deteriating.

Engine oil sump corroded and weeping.

Exhaust system clamp flanges deteriating.

N/s front wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

N/s rear tyre - screw in tread.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminating.

Engine - drive belt deteriating.

Engine oil sump corroded and weeping.

Exhaust system clamp flanges deteriating.

Front brake pad wear.

N/s front wheel - slight resistance to rotation.

N/s rear tyre - screw in tread.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 70,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,358 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 67,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,754 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 62,754 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,272 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,425 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,648 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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BK03 UBL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK03 UBL, 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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BK03 UBL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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