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FH52 PBY

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,541 mi
Last recorded97,541 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,541 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,541 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,311 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,682 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 86,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,555 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs coroaded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,045 miles

both front brake disc slight corrosion on inside

Fail 30 Nov 2010 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front brake disc slight corrosion on inside

Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,208 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,208 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,582 miles

Advise: chips on windscreen zone b

Advise: front discs inside face corroded

Advise: o/s/r seatbelt twisted

Advise: slight play both rear anti roll bar link arms

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 68,320 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 68,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,465 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 PBY 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 60%.

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 FH52 PBY, 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 FH52 PBY registered?

FH52 PBY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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