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SB52 OOE

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,579 mi
Last recorded100,579 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 OOE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,579 miles

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not excessive

o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension ball joint has slight play

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre is close to limit

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not excessive

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded, surface rust

parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 14 Nov 2015 100,579 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,465 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,113 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,041 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,041 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,512 miles

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

advise both front fog lamps corroding inside.

advise bottom edge of offside rear lamp damaged,but ok for mot .

advise rear surfaces of nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded.

advise slight sticking on nearside front service brake.

advise slight sticking on nearside rear service brake ,advise strip and clean.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 65,512 miles

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

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

advise both front fog lamps corroding inside.

advise bottom edge of offside rear lamp damaged,but ok for mot .

advise rear surfaces of nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded.

advise slight sticking on nearside front service brake.

advise slight sticking on nearside rear service brake ,advise strip and clean.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,725 miles

advise both front wiper blades starting to wear and would benefit from replacement soon.

advise slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link.

advise very slight binding in offside rear brake .

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,408 miles

Front tyres are a different profile from rear should be 195/50/16 all round vehicle.

Hand brake lever on o/s/r slightly sticking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight run out on o/s/f brake disc.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,408 miles

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

Front tyres are a different profile from rear should be 195/50/16 all round vehicle.

Hand brake lever on o/s/r slightly sticking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight run out on o/s/f brake disc.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,279 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 30 Aug 2005 14,409 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 OOE is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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