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AK52 RYU

2002 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,486 mi
Last recorded101,486 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 RYU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 87,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 87,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,778 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,713 miles

slight brake bind n/s front

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,713 miles

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

slight brake bind n/s front

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2015 70,345 miles

n/s & o/s rear a/roll link boots perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,109 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,596 miles

damage to front bumper n/s

n/s & o/s rear a/roll bar boots perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,075 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,042 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s & o/s rear tyres slightly perishied

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,530 miles

slight misting of oil osf strut

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 44,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 35,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 31,758 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 RYU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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