CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK52 XTA

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,186 mi
Last recorded88,186 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 XTA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres perished and cut in tread on near side tyre.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both tyres perished and cut in tread on near side tyre.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion several places underside

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,142 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wiper split

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,178 miles

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

N/s/r brake slightly binding

O/s/f wiper split

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,489 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,486 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,512 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 47,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,026 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,727 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 26,727 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK52 XTA is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK52 XTA?

You can check the full history of AK52 XTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK52 XTA registered?

AK52 XTA is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AK52 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 XTA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK52 XTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK52 XTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.