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BK52 VSY

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VSY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 110,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath and also around the cylinder head cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 103,737 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 103,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 97,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,748 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has general corrosion.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

N/S/F fog lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has general corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,632 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,561 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,213 miles

n/s o/s front anti roll bar rubber gaiters split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,148 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,148 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 34,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,131 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,971 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 16,048 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)

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 VSY is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

BK52 VSY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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