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WJ03 BGK

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,087 mi
Last recorded69,087 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 BGK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 69,087 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust join is corroded

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill is corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,585 miles

Rear Inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,727 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

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

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

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

Offside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are cracked and split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre is slightly mis-shaped

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,367 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,903 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,710 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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WJ03 BGK is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ03 BGK, 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 WJ03 BGK registered?

WJ03 BGK is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 BGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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