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BK53 VHH

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,329 mi
Last recorded171,329 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 VHH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 171,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 161,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,209 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 152,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 152,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,672 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded at flange joints

offside outer sill corroded at rear

rear number plate poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Sep 2010 110,936 miles

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,308 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,966 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,825 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,947 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,297 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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BK53 VHH is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 BK53 VHH, 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 BK53 VHH registered?

BK53 VHH is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BK53 VHH safe to buy?

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