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OY03 BWC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,885 mi
Last recorded132,885 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 BWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 132,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around engine mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front slight play rack

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre small cuts to tread

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to tread

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust system very corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 117,253 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 108,177 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 108,111 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,048 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 87,061 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,226 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 32,911 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,527 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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OY03 BWC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OY03 BWC, 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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OY03 BWC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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