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BD52 UJH

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,941 mi
Last recorded144,941 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UJH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,941 miles

Nearside Side mirror broken

Fail 1 Nov 2022 144,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side mirror broken

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corrode

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Fail 25 Oct 2021 144,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corrode

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flexi pipe damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 141,387 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flexi pipe damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,048 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 26 Oct 2019 136,048 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil leak

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,280 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded around joint

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

front engine stabilizer rubber mounting slightly split

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills starting to corrod

offside front antiroll bar link rubber boot slightly split

slight sheepage from front power steering oil cooler

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,867 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine manegment light on

offside front drive shaft corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine manegment light on

offside front drive shaft corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,234 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on dash

oil leaking from engine

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,234 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)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on dash

oil leaking from engine

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,087 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust joint area corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust joint area corroded

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,369 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

rear exhaust joint corroded

slight fluid leak from clutch master cylinder feed pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,833 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 27 Aug 2009 32,446 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,089 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,603 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 17,600 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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BD52 UJH is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BD52 UJH, 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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BD52 UJH is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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