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FL52 YTV

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,759 mi
Last recorded118,759 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YTV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 118,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,119 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,356 miles

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

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2009 74,318 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,068 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 70,022 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,368 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,094 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 52,094 miles

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

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s inner wheel arch cover adrift

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 YTV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

FL52 YTV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is FL52 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 YTV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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