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AF02 EVC

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 EVC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer to centre section flange badly rusted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 79,123 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear slightly distorted on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer to centre section flange badly rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,615 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,614 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven slow to respond (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 74,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,639 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,976 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,974 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,753 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,465 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 40,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,934 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,616 miles

Rear tyres are worn slightly feathered on edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,750 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,816 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AF02 EVC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF02 EVC, 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 AF02 EVC registered?

AF02 EVC is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AF02 EVC safe to buy?

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