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AK02 TPX

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,077 mi
Last recorded102,077 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 TPX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 102,077 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

front and rear subframe / suspension arms / chassis rails / anti-roll bars / exhaust system - corroded

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop-link ball-joints - play

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,801 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear sub-frames / suspension arms / exhaust system / chassis rails - corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,801 miles

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

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear sub-frames / suspension arms / exhaust system / chassis rails - corroded

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 91,028 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs / front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear inner sills / rear chassis rails - corroding

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses and brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 84,955 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear anti-roll bar / front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear chassis rails / exhaust system / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 84,955 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)

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

Offside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear anti-roll bar / front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear chassis rails / exhaust system / nearside and offside inner sills - Corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 78,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 71,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,480 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 50,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 44,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 38,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,430 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 32,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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AK02 TPX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK02 TPX, 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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AK02 TPX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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