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BW03 BYR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,336 mi
Last recorded66,336 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BYR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 66,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner wing, an area under bonnet and under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe to nearside rear flex and brake pipe to offside front flex is starting to corrode

Drivers seat belt is starting to fray

Front and Rear exhaust flanges are starting to corrode

Offside front sill is corroded just outside of a prescribed area

Other areas of the vehicle underbody are in a state of corrosion but not excessive at the time of test

Slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting (D) bush

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,094 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 52,346 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 52,325 miles

Exhaust system insecure several rubbers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,682 miles

Antiroll bar drop links dust covers perrished

General corrosion

Play in offside rear antiroll bar drop link

Screen cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2016 51,055 miles

drop links dust covers perrished

outer sills corroded,rear inner arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,330 miles

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

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

screen cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,758 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,411 miles

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

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,086 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,855 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,040 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,959 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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BW03 BYR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW03 BYR, 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 BW03 BYR registered?

BW03 BYR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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