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SB52 EJC

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,724 mi
Last recorded86,724 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EJC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/full (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill 1/2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to sill to floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by brake pipes (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to sill to floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,774 miles

corrosion starting at both inner/outer sills

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 27 Feb 2016 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts on inner sides (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting at both inner/outer sills

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,967 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner side edges

both inner/outer sills starting to corrod

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion under car/flooring points

Fail 22 Feb 2014 65,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion under car/flooring points

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,088 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,088 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,316 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 55,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,633 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 47,633 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,181 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,179 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,887 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 33,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,135 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 19,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,457 miles

nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cut in offside rear tyre tread

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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SB52 EJC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SB52 EJC, 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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SB52 EJC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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