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FE52 LSL

2002 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,329 mi
Last recorded111,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 LSL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,057 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 59,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight wear in steering rack...rattle from exhaust...advise tracking

Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,190 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,069 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 46,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc's worn...front brake disc's badly worn...o/s/f shock starting to leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,423 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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FE52 LSL is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE52 LSL, 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 FE52 LSL registered?

FE52 LSL is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is FE52 LSL safe to buy?

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