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OE52 ENF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,260 mi
Last recorded108,260 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ENF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 108,179 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Corrosion noted by o/s engine mounting

E.M.L on

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

Underneath and body work generally very rusty

n/s/f brake has got hot

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

o/s handbrake low on test

Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,550 miles

EML is on

brake servo pipe is taped up and needs replacing

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is very rusty

front tyres are worn at inner edge

o/s hand brake is giving a lower reading

underside is genrally rusty esp f/o/s inner wing

Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,292 miles

EML light on

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2021 80,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EML light on

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml on

Fail 28 Aug 2020 58,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine MIL light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust badly deteriorated

nearside & offside front brake discs deteriorated

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2019 50,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,057 miles

EML on dash

Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

EML on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,110 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,975 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,931 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,921 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/r tyre kerbed inner wall

wheel alignment?

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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OE52 ENF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OE52 ENF, 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 OE52 ENF registered?

OE52 ENF is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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