MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Accident damage to the OSF wing
EML lit on dashboard
NS and OS lower sill areas and the OSF innerwing (under bonnet area) are weak with corrosion
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)
Temporary repairs to the NS and OS wing mirror mountings
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Both outer sills and the vehicle underbody are weak with corrosion
EML lit on dashboard
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)
OSF wing damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both outer sills and the vehicle underbody are weak with corrosion
EML lit on dashboard
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)
OSF wing damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear lower sills and both rear inner wheelarch areas weak with corrosion
OSF wing accident damaged
Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement NS and OS (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Chassis leg area (2.4.A.3)
Both rear lower sills and both rear inner wheelarch areas weak with corrosion
Engine oil leak from engine
OSF wing accident damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front & rear brake discs surface corrosion / slight imbalance on front brakes
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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VN53 BWM 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 68.8%.
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 VN53 BWM, 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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VN53 BWM is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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