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VA53 BWF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 BWF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,991 miles

corrosion to chassis & suspension

Fail 4 Nov 2017 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion to chassis & suspension

o/s/r brake disc shows signs of overheating

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,540 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Nov 2016 65,536 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor structure (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,943 miles

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

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall no cord exposed

scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,392 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,392 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,013 miles

Exhaust joints rusty

Nearside front tyre wall slight damage to tyre wall

Fail 25 Nov 2013 46,013 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust joints rusty

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

Nearside front tyre wall slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,870 miles

Exhaust joints rusting slightly

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,984 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all front anti roll bar ball joint boots split

slight run out nearside front brake

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front inner edges of brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,301 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,434 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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VA53 BWF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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