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BK53 VHO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,568 mi
Last recorded54,568 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,568 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,150 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,813 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,813 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,135 miles

rear pads wearing thin

slight oil leak possibly from gearbox

Fail 11 Sep 2009 43,135 miles

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

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

rear pads wearing thin

slight oil leak possibly from gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,964 miles

advise tracking check due to slight uneven wear on front tyres

all rear caliper cable pivot points dry

front brakes appear new but no anti squeel grease aplied to contact points reccomend brake clean and grease

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,539 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,760 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK53 VHO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

BK53 VHO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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