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BW03 BYX

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,304 mi
Last recorded100,304 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BYX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,304 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 100,304 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and inner sill slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and inner sill slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,760 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

o/s/r chassis in poor conditiopn

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,274 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,773 miles

EM LIGHT ON

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

REAR DISCS MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ROLL BAR LINK

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,645 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 45,627 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,316 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 34,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 24,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 13 Feb 2006 13,377 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 BYX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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