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SO52 CWY

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 CWY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,807 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 59,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front brake disk is badly pitted and lipped

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,660 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,863 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,502 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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SO52 CWY is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SO52 CWY, 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 SO52 CWY registered?

SO52 CWY is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is SO52 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 CWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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