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BN03 XHV

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,808 mi
Last recorded79,808 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,808 miles

rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,752 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,140 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,755 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters split

front brake discs inner face badly corroded

offside rear tyre wall perrishing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,828 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,828 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,716 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 27,183 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
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BN03 XHV 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 BN03 XHV, 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

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What year was BN03 XHV registered?

BN03 XHV is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 XHV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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