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RL52 VLX

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VLX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,050 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 72,050 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,865 miles

Oil leak

advise n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,959 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,807 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,532 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 50,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

discs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,162 miles

discs

Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,303 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

nearside front wing and bumper damaged but no sharp edges

nearside non obligatory mirror secured by tape

Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

nearside front wing and bumper damaged but no sharp edges

nearside non obligatory mirror secured by tape

Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror repaired

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

nearside door mirror repaired

Pass 2 May 2007 31,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,863 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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RL52 VLX is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RL52 VLX, 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 RL52 VLX registered?

RL52 VLX is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is RL52 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VLX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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