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AU52 FJF

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FJF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill ends are corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 89,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads not fully visible front , further inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 89,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads not fully visible front , further inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front spot light broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system joints rusty

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front door lock/barrell missing

Offside Front fog lamp unit damaged & insecure inside front bumper. Advise re-secure/remove before becoming a danger to other road users

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 70,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,807 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,989 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,853 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,580 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,880 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,040 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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AU52 FJF is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU52 FJF, 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 AU52 FJF registered?

AU52 FJF is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AU52 FJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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