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AE52 VMZ

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,466 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r wheel arch & door slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,466 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/r wheel arch & door slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,333 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s door mirror unit damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2013 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/f wiper blade split

underbody corrosion

all anti roll bar link rod gaitors perished and split

both front and o/s/r steel brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s door mirror unit damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,040 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,354 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm edges 2mm o/s/f

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,375 miles

slight run out on offside rear brake disc

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,116 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 19,099 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 VMZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

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

Is AE52 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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