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BK52 YZT

2002 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

191,255 mi
Last recorded191,255 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 YZT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 191,255 miles

exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front disc slightly worn and slight judder

sill areas and floorpan corroded

Fail 9 May 2015 191,255 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front disc slightly worn and slight judder

sill areas and floorpan corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 183,031 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear cill areas of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2013 172,226 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 14 Jun 2012 162,775 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 162,538 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 151,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake discs of corrosion and pitting

Pass 19 May 2010 139,037 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 134,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 124,390 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 112,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 112,856 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 111,212 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 111,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 103,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 103,099 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BK52 YZT is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT registered?

BK52 YZT is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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