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BT03 GXL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GXL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 74,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also damage, sill lip (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 74,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also damage, sill lip (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,030 miles

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,020 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,093 miles

Exhaust back box internals colapsed

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust back box internals colapsed

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,594 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,817 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,974 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 23,974 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes/ nearside front tyre poor on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,518 miles

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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BT03 GXL 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 73.3%.

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 BT03 GXL, 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 BT03 GXL registered?

BT03 GXL is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BT03 GXL safe to buy?

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