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FL52 PZR

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,231 mi
Last recorded70,231 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 PZR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 70,231 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting

Fail 15 May 2013 70,231 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 22 May 2012 67,959 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 67,932 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2011 65,938 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise - both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perishing

advise - partially blocked front washer jets (still provides pleanty of fluid to screen)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,678 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 63,676 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,871 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,871 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,170 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,526 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,272 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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FL52 PZR is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FL52 PZR, 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 FL52 PZR registered?

FL52 PZR is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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