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AU52 RXP

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 97,663 miles

Both inner sills corroding

EML on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroding

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No blade on rear wiper

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 97,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both inner sills corroding

EML on

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroding

Front bumper loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No blade on rear wiper

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,391 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

underside of vehicle is corroding

welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2013 84,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

underside of vehicle is corroding

welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,957 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

underside rear of vehicle is corroding

welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2012 79,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

underside rear of vehicle is corroding

welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,437 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters split

front discs wearing and corroding

offside inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,383 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop links gaiters split

front discs wearing and corroding

offside inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,359 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside fornt discs corroding inner face

rear wheel arches and underside generally showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2010 69,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside fornt discs corroding inner face

rear wheel arches and underside generally showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,055 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,243 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 36,243 miles

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

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

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 RXP is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 RXP registered?

AU52 RXP is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AU52 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 RXP shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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