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SM52 XNC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 XNC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 124,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 124,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,736 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,279 miles

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

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

centre and tail section of exhaust corroded

light corrosion to front discs inner faces

Fail 10 Feb 2012 93,271 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and tail section of exhaust corroded

light corrosion to front discs inner faces

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,328 miles

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Clutch master cylinder slightly leaking

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,248 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,037 miles

Slight corrosion to inner faces of front discs.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,244 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 30,244 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SM52 XNC is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 SM52 XNC, 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 SM52 XNC registered?

SM52 XNC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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