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AY52 WEJ

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,652 mi
Last recorded136,652 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 WEJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,652 miles

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

advise oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 136,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leg corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,111 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 123,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,743 miles

OSR drop link has slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2014 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OSR drop link has slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,074 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 116,073 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 114,214 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 108,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 24 May 2010 108,458 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 104,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 99,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 94,470 miles

Oil leak

advise-o/s/f fog light unit broken

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,800 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 WEJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEJ, 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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AY52 WEJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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