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FL52 WPJ

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,782 mi
Last recorded62,782 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 WPJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 62,782 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

large amounts of under vehicle corrosion present but not yet excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,422 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 53,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 29,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,306 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,312 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 8,384 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 WPJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

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

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