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BW03 CXE

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,749 mi
Last recorded66,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector lense damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,151 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEAR SIDE DOWN H/B AND F/B (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,199 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 50,197 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016
Fail 22 Jun 2016 41,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush pulling out (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nearside brakes binding

Offside Rear offside rear brakes binding

Fail 9 Jun 2015 38,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,261 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,804 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 14,800 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,247 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BW03 CXE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

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

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