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SO52 OZA

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,394 mi
Last recorded91,394 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 OZA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,394 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body damage

Fail 6 Feb 2021 77,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body damage

Pass 22 Feb 2020 75,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,376 miles

deteriation to both front headlamp lenses

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,293 miles

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2018 64,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,943 miles

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

Outer sills are covered so cant see corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2017 63,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Outer sills are covered so cant see corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,048 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Feb 2016 61,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 195/50r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 195/50r16 (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,364 miles

engine mamagement light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 57,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mamagement light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light on

engine oil slightly low

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog light broken

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 41,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front fog light broken

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brakes both front discs worn & squeek nearside rear

nearside front fog light broken

tyres offside front worn on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 22,620 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 22,620 miles

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

BROKEN GLASS AT FRONT FOG LIGHT ;

Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,520 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2006 12,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

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 OZA is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO52 OZA, 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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SO52 OZA is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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