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BN53 NPO

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill ( close to seatbelt anchorage point) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front of inner arch (near seat belt anchorage point) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (near seat belt anchorage point) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 70,600 miles

CON TEST

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,226 miles

corrosion starting to develop on offside outer sill

corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

engine sump corroded and has slight oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,951 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2011 40,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,101 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 19,778 miles

nsf and off side front tyres on legal limmit

Fail 6 Oct 2007 19,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,805 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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BN53 NPO is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN53 NPO, 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 BN53 NPO registered?

BN53 NPO is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 NPO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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