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BL52 OBD

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,197 mi
Last recorded85,197 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 OBD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,197 miles

all underneath corosion

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,197 miles

Track rod end loose osf (2.2.B.1d)

all underneath corosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,768 miles

front crossmeber corosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,768 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front crossmeber corosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,833 miles

nsf wear on tyre side wall

offside and nearside sill coroding

offside front wiper split

offside rear lamp damage

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,633 miles

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

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

offside/nearside inner+outer sills have slight corrosion

offside/nearside outer+inner arches slightly corroded

there is strange cover at offside/nearside outer sills(will not allow to see the condition of the sills)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,631 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside/nearside inner+outer sills have slight corrosion

offside/nearside outer+inner arches slightly corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,370 miles

Nearside front washer one 1 out of 2 holes not working but covers enough area.

Nearside rear sil slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear sil slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,370 miles

Nearside front washer one 1 out of 2 holes not working but covers enough area.

Nearside rear sil slightly corroded.

Offside rear sil slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 64,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,546 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,436 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 59,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,431 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,695 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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BL52 OBD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL52 OBD, 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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BL52 OBD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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