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AK52 NXS

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NXS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2016 118,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front floors corroded

both outer sills getting thin

slite corrosion brake pipes nsf/osf

slite corrosion chassis osr

Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,133 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 111,127 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Noise on N/S/R brake

Pass 6 Jan 2012 105,887 miles

O/S/F inner wing corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 101,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 101,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 89,155 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,392 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

some corrosion around both rear strut top mounts

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 23,989 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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AK52 NXS 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 AK52 NXS, 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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AK52 NXS is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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