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BK52 VSV

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VSV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,010 miles

both rear wheel arches showing signs or corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,010 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear wheel arches showing signs or corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,915 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,915 miles

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

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

tyres appear low pressure!

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,396 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall begining to crack

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall begining to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,823 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,316 miles

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

Offside front, Offside rear and nearside front tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,039 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,786 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,786 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 30,200 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
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BK52 VSV 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 BK52 VSV, 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 BK52 VSV registered?

BK52 VSV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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