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AU52 KCA

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,454 mi
Last recorded64,454 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 64,453 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,344 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,201 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 14,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,859 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2005 6,061 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
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AU52 KCA is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green 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 AU52 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

AU52 KCA is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is AU52 KCA safe to buy?

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