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AK52 NYM

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,262 mi
Last recorded59,262 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 NYM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged and deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 59,233 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excess corrosion to holes to offside outer and inner sill/floor pan within 12" of offside rear seat belt lower anchorage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Excess corrosion to holes to offside outer and inner sill/floor pan within 12" of offside rear suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged and deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,756 miles

front reg plate has a slight damaged+cracked

offside front tyre outer side wall has a deep cuts

Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,286 miles

body work damaged to rear tail gate

front reg plate has a slight damage +cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,080 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate rear plastic fixing bracket has a slight damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2014 47,220 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate rear plastic fixing bracket has a slight damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 40,625 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 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 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake slightly high

Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,923 miles

both door mirrors slightly insecure

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted on inner braking surfaces

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers split no play

both rear anti roll bar drop link dust covers split no play

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside door mirror unit slightly loose

Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,532 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 26,532 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,307 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,865 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)

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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AK52 NYM is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NYM, 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 NYM is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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