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BW03 BYS

2003 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,646 mi
Last recorded98,646 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BYS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,504 miles

o/s and /ns outer sills survice rust

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,803 miles

character on front registration plate slightly faded

offside front tyre approaching tread wear bar indicators

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,125 miles

character on front number plate fading

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,063 miles

character on front registration plate slightly faded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread & cracks developing throughout tread

offside rear tyre cracks developing throughout tread

Fail 20 Sep 2014 66,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

character on front registration plate slightly faded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread & cracks developing throughout tread

offside rear tyre cracks developing throughout tread

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside windscreen wiper torn but still clearing windscreen effectively when wet.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread .

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread .

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn slightly on inner faces

Fail 17 Sep 2011 43,911 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn slightly on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,287 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,544 miles

nail in tyre

both headlamp aims on upper limit

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 BYS is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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