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FL52 WPE

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,762 mi
Last recorded88,762 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WPE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2021 88,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cills both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered in sealants

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 84,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,096 miles

light underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

light underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,727 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished but sealing ok

Fail 13 Apr 2018 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal perished but sealing ok

Pass 18 Apr 2017 62,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear disc lips corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal slight perish

Fail 15 Apr 2017 62,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear disc lips corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal slight perish

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,885 miles

Rear ns and os tyres have age cracks in sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,940 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 33,937 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,399 miles

All tyres have side wall cracking.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 11,929 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 8,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,503 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 WPE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WPE, 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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FL52 WPE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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