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FL52 WPF

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,068 mi
Last recorded53,068 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WPF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,068 miles

n/s inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

o/s inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

o/s inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,710 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle has light corrsion all over

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,509 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,717 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,513 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 21,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,658 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
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FL52 WPF is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL52 WPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL52 WPF registered?

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

Is FL52 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 WPF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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