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AU52 PZW

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,395 mi
Last recorded77,395 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pads corroded in the calipers. New brake pads are advised and calipers cleaned and inspected.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust deteriorated

front cross member corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,263 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 63,396 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

advise under car corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise under car corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 60,326 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise under car corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 57,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers judder across screen

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 57,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers judder across screen

handbrake warning lamp illuminated constantly (with handbrake released)

rear number plate deteriorating (can read ok)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,056 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 52,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,390 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 PZW is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

AU52 PZW is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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