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AK52 RVY

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,305 mi
Last recorded130,305 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RVY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,305 miles

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

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

both rear wheel archs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 130,299 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel archs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,484 miles

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

both rear wheel arches and sills starting to rust

nearside front driving lamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,403 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,321 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 81,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,074 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,766 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,311 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres on 2mm and wearing on edges

rear tyres cracked and perished

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,620 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,710 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 RVY is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK52 RVY, 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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What year was AK52 RVY registered?

AK52 RVY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AK52 RVY safe to buy?

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