MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
body damage
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
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
deteriation to both front headlamp lenses
exhaust corroded
rear wiper split
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
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
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
engine management light on
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
engine mamagement light on
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
engine management light on
engine oil slightly low
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BROKEN GLASS AT FRONT FOG LIGHT ;
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear wiper blade split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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