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AU52 YYF

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,611 mi
Last recorded73,611 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YYF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,611 miles

both sills have heavy corrosion

chassis excessively corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,035 miles

very heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,991 miles

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

very heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,501 miles

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 53,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,547 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,575 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,979 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 22,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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AU52 YYF is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

AU52 YYF is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AU52 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 YYF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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