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AE02 MVK

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,642 mi
Last recorded108,642 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MVK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,642 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight n/s/f bind

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,023 miles

Exhaust rear flange corroded

Slight oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 102,998 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear flange corroded

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,404 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 101,330 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,333 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 99,282 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,018 miles

Both front foglights broken.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 96,018 miles

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

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

Both front foglights broken.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 95,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front fog lights damaged

items removed from interior mirror obscuring view off road

offside front brake slightly binding

oil leak around sump

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,883 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,549 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,241 miles

Front discs & pads,front tryes required shortly

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,021 miles

both front driving lamps broken

front brake discs discoloured

washers partially blocked

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,025 miles

rear wiper rubber slightly split

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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AE02 MVK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE02 MVK, 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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AE02 MVK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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