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AU52 SFK

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,769 mi
Last recorded64,769 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SFK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/ sill/ inner sill/inner arch/front and rear suspension turrets (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill/inner sill/inner arch /front and rear turrets (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,518 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

underside corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,086 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear tyres low on tread and cracked and perished.

both rear tyres worn unevenly

exhaust system corroded.

front and rear brake flexy unions corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,742 miles

FRont and rear tyres perishing, tread cracking.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,357 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 SFK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

AU52 SFK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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