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BN52 XDO

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,104 mi
Last recorded131,104 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XDO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 131,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

little reserve travel to the handbrake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,853 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 117,853 miles

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

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

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,885 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

boot lid corroded sligtly

oil leek

rear exhaust silencer joint deterioated

Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

boot lid corroded sligtly

oil leek

rear exhaust silencer joint deterioated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

rear exhaust silencer deterioated on join

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven

rear exhaust silencer deterioated on join

Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both side inner sills have surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2013 91,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both side inner sills have surface rust

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn uneven across tread pattern

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both side sills are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear sills are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,869 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,778 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,557 miles

front and rear brake disc,s not working full surface

parking brake travel

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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BN52 XDO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BN52 XDO, 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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BN52 XDO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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