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AU52 OSP

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OSP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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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

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,240 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSR wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has various stone chips

Offside Rear Backing plate missing

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS TC and Brake fault lights on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NSR wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has various stone chips

Offside Rear Backing plate missing

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

under side of vechicle slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,791 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

under side of vechicle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 77,467 miles

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

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,352 miles

front and rear brake disks showing signs of age disscouloring and scored

off side and near side rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of age corrosion

off side front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

vairious stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,352 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

both front flexi brake hoses showing signs of age perrishing

front and rear brake disks showing signs of age disscouloring and scored

front off side and near side brakes binding

off side and near side rear metal brake pipes starting to show signs of age corrosion

off side front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

vairious stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,786 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,266 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,294 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 OSP is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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