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BW03 CVL

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,299 mi
Last recorded54,299 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 54,299 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,225 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,968 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Fail 4 Sep 2013 51,951 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,795 miles

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

offside rear tyre feathering on edge and cracking on tread wall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,972 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on tread wall

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,174 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,410 miles

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,403 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,622 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 CVL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

Is BW03 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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