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AU52 XZH

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,121 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,096 miles

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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,887 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 64,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear sills/chassis rails corroded

unable to see outer sills

Fail 25 Jun 2012 60,575 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear sills/chassis rails corroded

unable to see outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs corroded

rear anti roll bar drop link dust covers split

rear sills/chassis rails corroded

unable to see outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,145 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar drop links dust covers split

both rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

unable to see outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2009 43,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 43,926 miles

Nearside 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)

exhaust corroded

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,538 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,140 miles

front tyres very low on tread

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,008 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 XZH is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc 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 XZH, 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 XZH is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is AU52 XZH safe to buy?

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