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BW03 CVC

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,902 mi
Last recorded113,902 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,902 miles

underbody corroded,some areas weak

sills corroded and weak

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,902 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underbody corroded,some areas weak

sills corroded and weak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,660 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,660 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

engine light on

Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to n/s and o/s inner sills

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,109 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 9 Jun 2010 59,933 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,383 miles

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

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,151 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 CVC 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 70.6%.

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

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