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BN03 HLV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HLV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear both sides inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2017 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear both sides inner and outer sill corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,715 miles

Front outer seal slightly corroded both sides

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 90,712 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front outer seal slightly corroded both sides

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,876 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 66,278 miles

some surface corrosion to underside of car.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 59,229 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,229 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,477 miles

down pipe shield corroded

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm tread.

nail in outer tread of n/s/r tyre

o/s/ head light manual adjuster inop.

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm tread

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

down pipe shield corroded

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm tread.

nail in outer tread of n/s/r tyre

o/s/ head light manual adjuster inop.

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 26,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,248 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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BN03 HLV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 BN03 HLV, 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 BN03 HLV registered?

BN03 HLV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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