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CU52 OBD

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,491 mi
Last recorded107,491 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OBD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,129 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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,710 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 79,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,070 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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CU52 OBD is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CU52 OBD, 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 CU52 OBD registered?

CU52 OBD is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CU52 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 OBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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