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SC52 MGJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,192 mi
Last recorded60,192 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 MGJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,192 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wing support panels (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking front to o/s/r (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both floor wells and chassis corroded

front suspension carrier and lower arms corroded

rear suspension carrier and trailing arms corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,096 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear (2.4.A.3)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,846 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,451 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,740 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)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 39,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,623 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,381 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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SC52 MGJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC52 MGJ, 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 SC52 MGJ registered?

SC52 MGJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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