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AY52 SFN

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,774 mi
Last recorded99,774 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 SFN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 99,774 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease escaping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor / inner sill area corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 99,763 miles

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease escaping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor / inner sill area corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,224 miles

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 89,224 miles

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

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

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,376 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,376 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,848 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish inbetween tread pattern.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,565 miles

Both front antiroll bar link rubber dust covers split.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,982 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,279 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2008 50,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,509 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,509 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,680 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AY52 SFN is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY52 SFN, 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 AY52 SFN registered?

AY52 SFN is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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