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BK53 ZVN

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,849 mi
Last recorded74,849 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,849 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,846 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,832 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,852 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,458 miles

n/s washer jet inop

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,671 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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 ZVN is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK53 ZVN?

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What year was BK53 ZVN registered?

BK53 ZVN is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BK53 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 ZVN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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