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FM51 KZY

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 KZY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner to outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,774 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,503 miles

exhaust badly corroding on joints

fuel cap seal badly cracking boarderline

n/s/r inner arch badly corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and has a cut on outer wall

no plates deteriorating

o/s/r light cluster cracked

oil leaks

play in o/s/r drop link boarderline

stone chip to windscreen

underbody badly corroding

various pannels damaged and corroding

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,503 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

exhaust badly corroded on joints

n/s/r inner arch badly corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and has a cut on outer wall

no plates starting to delaminate

o/s/r light cluster cracked

oil leaks

various pannels corroding

various suspension bushes deteriorateing

various underbody components corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,949 miles

exhaust badly corroding on joints

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and tread lifting

rear drop link dust covers split slightly and o/s has some play

various pannels badly corroding

wishbone bushes cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2013 57,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust badly corroding on joints

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and tread lifting

rear drop link dust covers split slightly and o/s has some play

various pannels badly corroding

wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,635 miles

altenator belt cracking

exhaust badly corroding

n/s aim on lower limit

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre wearing uneavenly

o/s/r tyre cracking, wearing uneavenly, starting to split and has deep cuts in tread

rear drop link rubbers cracking

wishbone bushs cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,635 miles

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

altenator belt cracking

exhaust badly corroding

n/s aim on lower limit

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r tyre wearing uneavenly

o/s/r tyre cracking, wearing uneavenly, starting to split and has deep cuts in tread

rear drop link rubbers cracking

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,216 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,970 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,968 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,532 miles

n/s/ rear tyre perished

o/s/ rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/ rear tyre perished

o/s/ rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,543 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,173 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 21,173 miles

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

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

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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FM51 KZY is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FM51 KZY, 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 FM51 KZY registered?

FM51 KZY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for FM51 KZY shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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