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AU52 YYP

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,919 mi
Last recorded75,919 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YYP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,919 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,629 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,618 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorating in plces

off side and near side front to rear brake pipes corroding

underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,011 miles

front discs rusting

handbrake near to stop when in rollers

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear chassis and undersills rusting

wear in nearside front and both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,011 miles

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

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

front discs rusting

handbrake near to stop when in rollers

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear chassis and undersills rusting

wear in nearside front and both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,055 miles

Both front tyres low on tread depth

Nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play in it

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,787 miles

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

split in near/side rear tyre tread

Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

split in near/side rear tyre tread

Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YYP is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

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

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