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AY52 VLM

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,020 mi
Last recorded125,020 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 VLM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 125,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage remould fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,196 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

the rear drop links are deteriorated

the sills, inner sills, inner wings and wings are all very corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,175 miles

rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

the o/s/r tyre is worn right to the legal limit

vehicle very corroded on the sills, inner sills, inner wings and wings

Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,926 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

the o/s/r tyre is worn right to the legal limit

vehicle very corroded on the sills, inner sills, inner wings and wings

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,291 miles

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

some play in the rear anti roll bar links

vehicle corroded in several places

Fail 19 Oct 2012 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

some play in the rear anti roll bar links

vehicle corroded in several places

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2011 88,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,325 miles

the sills are quite corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 71,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 61,359 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 61,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 47,986 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 47,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,817 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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AY52 VLM is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AY52 VLM is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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