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BK53 VHP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,909 mi
Last recorded123,909 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 123,909 miles

4x wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s & n/s outer sill corroded

rear exhaust join corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,797 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

n/s & o/s inner sills & rear suspension corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,797 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch at engine mounting (in engine bay) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

n/s & o/s inner sills & rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,390 miles

2 x rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

various components corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret (2.4.A.3)

2 x rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

various components corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 102,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroded

corrosion 2 x inner floor to sills

mid and rear exhaust flanges corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

various suspension parts corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,424 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to n/s/r flexi corroded

corrosion 2 x inner floor to sills

mid and rear exhaust flanges corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

various suspension parts corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,491 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres begining to split around inside side wall

Fail 18 Nov 2013 99,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres begining to split around inside side wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,784 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 80,784 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,761 miles

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

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)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,969 miles

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,431 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,379 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 VHP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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