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FE52 SFK

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SFK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,348 miles

corrosion by front top engine mount.

n/s/front tyre worn on edges.

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion by front top engine mount.

n/s/front tyre worn on edges.

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,020 miles

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,393 miles

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

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

Oil leak

inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 55,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,153 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 18,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,206 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,487 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 7,393 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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FE52 SFK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE52 SFK, 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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FE52 SFK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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