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BV03 ZNR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,369 mi
Last recorded112,369 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Door mirror damaged.

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,093 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,745 miles

all four tyres are deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all four tyres are deteriorating

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,760 miles

surface rust underneath,

very slight binding to the nearside front wheel

Fail 28 Jan 2012 57,893 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,130 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,130 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,656 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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BV03 ZNR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV03 ZNR, 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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BV03 ZNR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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