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CX52 FCN

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FCN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,024 miles

o/s/r brake pipe coroded.

underbody rust.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 67,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,353 miles

underbody rust

Fail 10 Sep 2012 65,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

underbody rust

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,699 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 53,150 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,510 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers split

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r lamp cracked no white light showing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 46,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r anti roll bar dust covers split

o/s/f wiper split

o/s/r anti roll bar dust cover split

o/s/r lamp cracked no white light showing

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,970 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,828 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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CX52 FCN is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX52 FCN, 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 CX52 FCN registered?

CX52 FCN is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is CX52 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 FCN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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