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AO52 AUU

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AUU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,457 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 95,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner sills corroding but ok at time of test

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,920 miles

n/s front foglight lens broken

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,538 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 11,415 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 11,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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
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AO52 AUU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO52 AUU, 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 AO52 AUU registered?

AO52 AUU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is AO52 AUU safe to buy?

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