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CX52 RXU

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RXU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 94,096 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/underbody (2.4.A.3)

rear arch welding covered in underseal

Fail 5 Dec 2015 94,090 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/underbody (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,027 miles

Brakes advisories: RBT Park brake efficiency: 17%, RBT Brake imbalance : 17% and 3%

Front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.5b]

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

Parking brake efficiencyonly just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.A.7]

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,027 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,931 miles

Both front discs are pitted/corroded and worn but not seriously weakend.

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

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

Underbody of car corroded in prescibed areas.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,821 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,821 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 36,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,520 miles

ADVISE: ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT SHOWING † (INDICATING POSSIBLE ENGINE FAULT)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 11,543 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 11,469 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX52 RXU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX52 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

CX52 RXU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is CX52 RXU safe to buy?

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