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AE52 VMK

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VMK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,180 miles

All tyres low tread on edges

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,180 miles

All tyres low tread on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,135 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,916 miles

Front bumper has damage

Nearside front door has damage at bottom

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,168 miles

*** FRONT AND REAR WIPER BLADES TORN ***

*** FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS POSS >10,000 MILES ***

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,321 miles

** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 7.0MM , O/S/F = 5.0MM ,** N/S/R & N/S/F = 2.0MM** , (** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **)

N/S/TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,321 miles

** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 7.0MM , O/S/F = 5.0MM ,** N/S/R & N/S/F = 2.0MM** , (** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **)

N/S/TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,005 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm. n/s/rear tyre2.5 o/s/rear tyre has slight tread distortion with nail in tyre

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 25 Aug 2005 19,350 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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AE52 VMK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 63,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 VMK, 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 24 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 AE52 VMK registered?

AE52 VMK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AE52 VMK safe to buy?

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