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RM03 BEX

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,163 mi
Last recorded96,163 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM03 BEX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,163 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,036 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,043 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,229 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,655 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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RM03 BEX 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 84.6%.

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 RM03 BEX, 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 RM03 BEX registered?

RM03 BEX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is RM03 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RM03 BEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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