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SO52 RCV

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,207 mi
Last recorded128,207 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 RCV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 128,207 miles

advise exhaust bracket broken front

Fail 26 Jan 2012 128,207 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust bracket broken front

Fail 13 Jan 2011 113,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 113,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,119 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 99,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 85,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,992 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 68,992 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 53,867 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 53,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes out of balance 21%

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 RCV is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO52 RCV registered?

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

Is SO52 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO52 RCV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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