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SO52 PZF

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,850 mi
Last recorded38,850 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 PZF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,850 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,976 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 33,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,900 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,040 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 23,024 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front windscreen has light scratches, not obscuring drivers vision.

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
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SO52 PZF is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

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

Is SO52 PZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 PZF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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