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VA53 BWB

2003 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 BWB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 100,790 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill,outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 96,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside badly corroded throughout.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 96,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside badly corroded throughout.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,416 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 92,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,569 miles

Both front tyres bald edges

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion both OS and NS inner and outer sills

Corrosion both rear chassis legs

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

corrosion OSR and NSR lower inner arch

Fail 9 Sep 2021 89,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres bald edges

Both rear tyres perished

Corrosion both OS and NS inner and outer sills

Corrosion both rear chassis legs

Front discs corroded

Front pads low

corrosion OSR and NSR lower inner arch

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,705 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 86,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side rusty plus both rear inner arches

Fail 15 Nov 2019 86,289 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner 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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side rusty plus both rear inner arches

Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,615 miles

under side plus arches rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2018 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side plus arches rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,559 miles

Oil leak ()

under side rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

under side rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 81,643 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/lower inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,899 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,180 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,180 miles

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,116 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,051 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,051 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,717 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,646 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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VA53 BWB is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VA53 BWB, 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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VA53 BWB is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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