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FH52 AEA

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,324 mi
Last recorded123,324 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 AEA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,324 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear and n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 123,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear and n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play offside steering rack inner ball joint

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2014 111,825 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,892 miles

knock from o/s steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,888 miles

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

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

knock from o/s steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,822 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,420 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,113 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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FH52 AEA is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH52 AEA, 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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FH52 AEA is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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