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FD52 XYB

2002 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,891 mi
Last recorded99,891 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XYB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 99,891 miles

slight seepage from exhaust center (resealed)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,227 miles

Offside Front shock light misting of oil

Fail 5 Nov 2016 94,227 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced 501 capless bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front shock light misting of oil

Registration plate lamp not working replaced 2x 501 capless bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front inner wing slight corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f wheel locking wheel nut damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,593 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear inner sills corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,593 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Rear and Offside Rear inner sills corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 53,529 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc pitted on inboard face.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 45,741 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,257 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 31,444 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,613 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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FD52 XYB is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD52 XYB, 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 FD52 XYB registered?

FD52 XYB is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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