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BV03 ZPB

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,936 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 73,164 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,198 miles

The nearside off the front bumper has slight damage but it is still secure and has no projections

Fail 2 Jul 2013 67,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The nearside off the front bumper has slight damage but it is still secure and has no projections

Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,394 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracking to the tread at the sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,611 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 9,161 miles

brake disc,s corroded.

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 ZPB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BV03 ZPB, 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 BV03 ZPB registered?

BV03 ZPB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BV03 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 ZPB shows 14 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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