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FA52 ZBF

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZBF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills and floors corroded and weak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,495 miles

slight corrosion on the underside

Pass 17 May 2017 61,525 miles

Nearside Front inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2016 58,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 54,788 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,243 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,140 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,796 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,796 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,770 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,157 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner working surface edges.

front brake pads very low.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,353 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,057 miles

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

rear wiper blade splitting.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,371 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
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FA52 ZBF is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FA52 ZBF, 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 FA52 ZBF registered?

FA52 ZBF is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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