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OE53 BHP

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BHP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,883 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,800 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,072 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,992 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all fore tyre on 3 mm

Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,631 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,050 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,627 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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OE53 BHP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE53 BHP, 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 OE53 BHP registered?

OE53 BHP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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