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AK52 RWO

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,453 miles

Oil leak

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

engine light on dash

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,743 miles

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 26 Apr 2014 100,630 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 4 May 2013 87,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 74,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 74,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,854 miles

offside rear brake disc scored

windscreen has damage in zone a greater than 10mm, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,854 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside rear brake disc scored

windscreen has damage in zone a greater than 10mm, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,241 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 38,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,235 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,916 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,835 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 RWO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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