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ST52 EDC

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,910 mi
Last recorded80,910 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 EDC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,910 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 80,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,633 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

REAR BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 18 Nov 2011 72,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 72,456 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,679 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,570 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,253 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 49,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,528 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 39,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 30,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,874 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
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ST52 EDC 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 ST52 EDC, 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 ST52 EDC registered?

ST52 EDC is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is ST52 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 EDC 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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