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OE52 LZM

2003 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,436 mi
Last recorded134,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 LZM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 134,436 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil and water levels low prior to test

Fail 3 Jun 2014 134,436 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/r light lens cracked

oil and water levels low prior to test

Pass 14 May 2013 110,051 miles

Glow plug light on dash

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

Fail 10 May 2013 109,782 miles

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)

Glow plug light on dash

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

Pass 2 May 2012 91,806 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 91,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,601 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,511 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 71,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

acident DAMAGE N/S REAR

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,564 miles

acident DAMAGE N/S REAR

Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,853 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,247 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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OE52 LZM is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE52 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

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