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AJ52 LXZ

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,095 mi
Last recorded84,095 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 LXZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,095 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor edge (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light on

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light on

floor pan corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,348 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,272 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,176 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,642 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,881 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 21 Nov 2005 26,666 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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AJ52 LXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ52 LXZ, 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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AJ52 LXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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