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FD52 ZXH

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZXH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,883 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,646 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 78,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,846 miles

osf brake binding slightly

osf tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2008 44,014 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 21 May 2008 44,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 May 2008 43,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 38,130 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,108 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 24,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded & worn on inner faces †front brake pads worn very low †uneven front tyre tread wear †exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2005 24,686 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded & worn on inner faces †front brake pads worn very low †uneven front tyre tread wear †exhaust system corroded

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 ZXH is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FD52 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

FD52 ZXH is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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