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BK52 YYR

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YYR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,342 miles

both front anti roll bar links slight play rear /discs/ poor condition /pads low

off/s flitch under bonnet corroson under sideoff vehicle rear suspension poor condition corroson

Fail 13 Feb 2014 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front anti roll bar links slight play rear /discs/ poor condition /pads low

off/s flitch under bonnet corroson under sideoff vehicle rear suspension poor condition corroson

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,797 miles

rear setion exhaust corroson

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear setion exhaust corroson

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,274 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,558 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 70,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,119 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 52,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,681 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 YYR is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BK52 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

BK52 YYR is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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