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OE52 LVR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,691 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 96,308 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,598 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,070 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 84,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,999 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,540 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 53,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,409 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,523 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,801 miles

Winscreen damage on limit.

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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OE52 LVR 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 87.5%.

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 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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

OE52 LVR is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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