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AK02 WGD

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 WGD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2017 143,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 135,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

both head lamps misting but not adversely affecting beam image

slight brake bind on front brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2015 128,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres low on outer edge

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s sill

corrosion to o/s sill

middle exhaust pipe corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

rear tyres low on edges

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,162 miles

rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 26 Feb 2013 113,140 miles

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

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,746 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 106,746 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 100,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,988 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wear to edge of front tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,124 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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AK02 WGD is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc 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 AK02 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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