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AU52 FKG

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,889 mi
Last recorded101,889 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FKG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 101,889 miles

Floors to sills getting thin both sides

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 101,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Floors to sills getting thin both sides

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 95,669 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly split

rear child seats fitted

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 May 2016 95,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s wiper blade slightly split

rear child seats fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2015 89,617 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 89,617 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 82,530 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 82,530 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 75,822 miles

all tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

near side rear and off side rear seat belts not checked due to fitment of child seats

off side front and both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 May 2013 75,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all tyres perishing

exhaust deteriorating

near side rear and off side rear seat belts not checked due to fitment of child seats

off side front and both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2012 72,212 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 67,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 57,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,550 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 23,752 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 FKG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU52 FKG, 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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AU52 FKG is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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