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AE52 VMU

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,333 mi
Last recorded127,333 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VMU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,333 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on dash

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 127,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on dash

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,492 miles

n/s front anti roll bar link badly worn

Fail 5 Dec 2013 120,331 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s front anti roll bar link badly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,847 miles

1....o/s and n/s rear chassis rails covered in heavy surface rust....2.....o/s and n /s underbody sills covered in surface rust

Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,518 miles

n/s rear child seat fitted ( seat belt not checked )

Fail 14 Dec 2011 106,516 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s rear child seat fitted ( seat belt not checked )

Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,678 miles

1..front brake discs in poor condition...2...o/s front anti roll bar link worn

Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,678 miles

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

1..front brake discs in poor condition...2...o/s front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 91,793 miles

slight play in antirollbar arms n/s front tyre on limit

Fail 25 Nov 2008 85,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,646 miles

wiper blades spliting on ends will shortly need front discs and pads slight play in antirollbar arms

Pass 22 Nov 2006 70,594 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 70,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AE52 VMU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AE52 VMU, 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.

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What year was AE52 VMU registered?

AE52 VMU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AE52 VMU safe to buy?

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