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SO52 PZL

2003 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 PZL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 93,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 81,531 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 77,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,394 miles

engine m light on

exhaust flanges starting to corroed

frt discs lipped and corroeded

h/brake near full travel

rear reg starting to disfigure

slight play at o/s/r link

Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

h/brake near full travel

rear reg starting to disfigure

slight play at o/s/r link

engine m light on

exhaust flanges starting to corroed

frt discs lipped and corroeded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 62,558 miles

rear discs coroded

sump pouros

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 PZL is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZL, 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 PZL registered?

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

Is SO52 PZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 PZL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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