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SO52 PZR

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,244 miles

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

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,355 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 63,289 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012
Fail 23 Jan 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,861 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,712 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2009 46,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,173 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,641 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 PZR is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

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

Is SO52 PZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 PZR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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