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EU52 YCZ

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,324 mi
Last recorded105,324 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 YCZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 105,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,550 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 98,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,356 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,855 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,841 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,362 miles

N/S/R Wheel Arch slightly rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Wheel Arch slightly rusted

Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/R Wheel Arch slightly rusted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R Wheel Arch slightly rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F Wheel arch slightly rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,850 miles

unable to test nsr seat due to child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,044 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,971 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,476 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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EU52 YCZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU52 YCZ, 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 EU52 YCZ registered?

EU52 YCZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EU52 YCZ safe to buy?

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