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BV03 ZNU

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,617 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

Fail 2 Feb 2022 62,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2021 49,252 miles

both inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 23 Jan 2021 49,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Jan 2020 47,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2018 42,689 miles

both inner sills at rear starting to corrode

Fail 28 Nov 2018 42,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills at rear starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,895 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perished and has deep cracks

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 34,151 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2016 34,150 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 Rear 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,241 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 28,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,299 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,376 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 19,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 15,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,152 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,538 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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BV03 ZNU is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV03 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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