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AE52 VMX

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,113 mi
Last recorded139,113 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VMX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 139,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 133,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 124,369 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 124,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,185 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 116,181 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,753 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 111,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,510 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,508 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,560 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 49,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 36,257 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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AE52 VMX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

AE52 VMX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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