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BT53 TZP

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TZP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,967 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut, but not showing cords

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front anti-roll bar link botom bolt has not meet its locking device

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 85,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front tyre has a cut, but not showing cords

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 50,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,262 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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BT53 TZP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT53 TZP, 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 BT53 TZP registered?

BT53 TZP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 TZP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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