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ST52 EDJ

2003 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,629 mi
Last recorded98,629 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 EDJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 98,629 miles

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

osr and nsr disc slightly pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 88,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on on edges of tread surfaces

both rear brakes are slightly binding

both rear inner and outer sills are starting to corrode

rear brake discs look to be in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 88,597 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly low on on edges of tread surfaces

both rear brakes are slightly binding

both rear inner and outer sills are starting to corrode

rear brake discs look to be in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2010 74,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,005 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,847 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,502 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,270 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 22,094 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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ST52 EDJ is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EDJ, 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 EDJ registered?

ST52 EDJ is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is ST52 EDJ safe to buy?

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