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AV52 ZSJ

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,136 mi
Last recorded95,136 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZSJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,136 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 95,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,110 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 79,470 miles

MIL light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes worn and binding

rear no,plate deteriorating

tyres worn

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,467 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

MIL light on

rear brakes worn and binding

rear no,plate deteriorating

tyres worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 70,793 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,793 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,273 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 54,263 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,096 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,296 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,940 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 33,184 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,937 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 23,353 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AV52 ZSJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV52 ZSJ, 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 AV52 ZSJ registered?

AV52 ZSJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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