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AE52 VNF

2002 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,218 mi
Last recorded80,218 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VNF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,218 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 80,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,343 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on outer edge of tread pattern.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front shock top mounts corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished and cracked

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner strut turrets corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings by strut turrets corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 65,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shock top mounts corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished and cracked

front brake discs corroded and pitted inner edges

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r inner strut turrets corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings by strut turrets corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front strut turrets starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,413 miles

Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,896 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 29 Sep 2006 23,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,209 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 VNF is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

AE52 VNF is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AE52 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VNF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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