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BV03 ZPD

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,776 mi
Last recorded99,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,776 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 90,650 miles

Offside body sill damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,625 miles

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

Offside body sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,594 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion and damage to offside inner and outer sill but not excessive

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,594 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Corrosion and damage to offside inner and outer sill but not excessive

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion and kerb damage to o/s/r outer door sill

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion and kerb damage to o/s/r outer door sill

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,068 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to offside outer door sill panel

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,758 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill/wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

Fail 30 Jan 2013 57,725 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill/wheel arch corroded within prescribed areas but not excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside outer door sill panel

engine management light displayed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,657 miles

advise nearside front tyre deep cut in outer wall and punctured.

advise offside front tyre close to wear bars.

advise rear tyres outer walls cut.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,453 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,112 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 22,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,949 miles

advise front brake readings fluctuate

Pass 12 Jan 2006 6,001 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 ZPD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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