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AJ52 WFB

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WFB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 116,817 miles

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

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.A.1)

both sills genral corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2016 116,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front floor corrosion

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.A.1)

both sills genral corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,300 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 110,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill markede in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 103,802 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,346 miles

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

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

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight deterioration some bushes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 8 Nov 2012 92,757 miles

rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts of under vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2012 92,757 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts of under vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,597 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,188 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deterioated

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,060 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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AJ52 WFB is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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