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SB52 EJD

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 88,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor ,sill and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill and inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,inner sill andinner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor,sill and inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,inner sill and inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,inner sill and inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,337 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 77,310 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges (tracking check)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,631 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,118 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,874 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,621 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,427 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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SB52 EJD is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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